Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Safford, AZ

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Safford, AZ (43)

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    1. Riggs Flat Campground

    10 Reviews
    33 Photos
    118 Saves
    Pima, Arizona

    Mt. Graham camping and Riggs Flat Lake at Riggs Flat Campground. Experience Some come to fish in it, some to boat on it, and some just to enjoy the reflective beauty this small (11 acre) lake adds to such a scenic area. The dam was financed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in 1957 to provide trout fishing for forest recreationists. Information about stocking Riggs Lake is available from Arizona Game and Fish Department.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $10 / night

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      4. Safford RV Resort

      3 Reviews
      3 Saves
      Thatcher, Arizona
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      6. Arcadia Campground

      3 Reviews
      11 Photos
      28 Saves
      Thatcher, Arizona

      When early settlers ventured up Mount Graham, the Arcadia area was usually as far as they got on the first day. A little later in the history of the Pinaleños, Arcadia was the site of one of several Civilian Conservation Corps camps established in the 1930s to provide jobs for workers idled by the Great Depression. Today, Arcadia Campground, which has 19 campsites, is the first campground visitors encounter on their way up Mount Graham by way of the Swift Trail (AZ 366), which was built by those Depression-era workers. Arcadia Campground is shaded by stands of tall ponderosa pine interspersed with Gambel oaks and Arizona walnuts. Such a diverse habitat makes this an excellent area for bird watching. Watch for poison ivy. Note: Black bear area.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group

      $20 / night

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      8. Lexington Pines Resort

      1 Review
      5 Photos
      1 Save
      Thatcher, Arizona
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
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      9. Round the Mountain Campground

      2 Reviews
      10 Photos
      42 Saves
      Thatcher, Arizona

      Located in an oak woodland at an elevation of 5,200 feet, Round-the-Mountain campground is pleasant year-round. This campground includes 3 campsites, a restroom, horse corrals, and a trailhead.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets
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      10. Upper Arcadia

      1 Review
      9 Photos
      7 Saves
      Thatcher, Arizona

      Overview

      Upper Arcadia sits along Swift Trail in southeastern Arizona, providing an escape from desert heat and a pleasant place to take in the high desert scenery in spring and fall. Visitors enjoy hiking, camping, birding and picnicking.

      Recreation

      The campground lies along the Swift Trail Scenic Drive, which takes visitors from the Sonoran Desert at 2,900 feet to alpine meadows and forest on the 9,000+ foot ridges of the Pinale__o Range. Because of its diverse habitat, the area is well-known for birding and wildlife watching. The Swift Trail provides access to a number of hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails, along with several other campgrounds that invite you for an afternoon picnic. A trip up to Riggs Lake, stocked with trout by Arizona Game & Fish, or to the Columbine Visitors Center could make a worth-while day trip as well. The Arcadia Trail #328 starts at the Upper Arcadia Campground and leads up the mountain to Shannon Campground. A 1-mile spur off this trail leads to the top of Heliograph Peak, one of the highest mountains in southeastern Arizona.

      Natural Features

      The shady campground is in a thick forest of tall ponderosa pines interspersed with Gambel oaks and Arizona walnuts, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.

      Nearby Attractions

      The Mount Graham Wilderness Study Area, which includes the 10,720-foot Mount Graham, the tallest mountain in southern Arizona. Columbine Visitor Center, Riggs Lake, and a variety of trails can be accessed along the Swift Trail Scenic Drive. The town of Safford is approximately a 30 minute drive from the Upper Arcadia campground, heading north on SR 191. Safford is home to our Ranger Station, where you can go to find information about trails, camping, hunting and fishing, and other questions you may have about our district (open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm).

      Charges & Cancellations

      Please review the Rules & Reservations Policies page on recreation.gov

      • Pets
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      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Group

      $25 / night

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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Safford

    115 Reviews of 43 Safford Campgrounds


    • Christian M.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Nov. 13, 2024

      Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area

      AMAZING

      I have been full timing in my 22 ft travel Trailer for 2.5 years.. this easily is one of my fav spots. Camping is $3a day near the hot wells but outside the recreation area, is all BLM camping. Hot wells right next to our spot were amazing. I just wish they were working all 24 hours a day. The wells are pumped by a solar pump so cloud coverage or night mean the solar pumps aren’t pumping. But they fill up about an hour after sunrise and about an hour after sunset it drains. We were the only ones there for 4 days. It was awesome

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 30, 2024

      Grande Vista RV Park

      Tesla hate?

      I tried to stay here, and they had openings, but I was in a Tesla and refused service. I have an adapter. Looked like a nice place, but couldn’t stay because of ignorance.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 26, 2024

      Marijilda

      Fresh Mountain Spring Water

      Not much for camping area, but it’s right on the creek and secluded and quiet. No toilets. No trash. Verizon in and out. 4x4 needed to exit. Road is a couple miles, rough, and one shallow water crossing.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Feb. 2, 2024

      Willcox-Cochise KOA

      Nice KOA

      Very clean spacious well kept KOA. Cafe on site with nice staff and good food. The sites are super roomy. Staff is very friendly. I10 is noisy but really didn't mind that at all being tired from our travels. Fire pit and pool. Really nice place.

    • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jan. 30, 2024

      Willcox-Cochise KOA

      Nice campground

      Friendly staff, level sites, clean and well laid out. Cafe has a full menu and it was clean and well run.

    • Justin R.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jan. 29, 2024

      Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area

      Great Stop

      All the facilities are very clean. $3/night and you have two hot wells to soak in during the day. This is a recreational area for OHVs so expect to hear people having fun on the weekends.

    • Amanda W.
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      Jan. 29, 2024

      Lifestyle RV Resort & Fitness Center

      Experienced the positive vibes of the resort

      I had the pleasure of staying at this resort, and I must say, it's an absolute gem! The fitness center is a fantastic addition, offering a perfect blend of activity and relaxation. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and if you're looking for a place that combines the joys of camping with top-notch amenities, I wholeheartedly recommend it.

      Having experienced the positive vibes of the resort, I also came across an article that aligns with the holistic approach to well-being fostered at the resort. Check out this insightful piece on the mental health benefits of yoga: https://calmerry.com/blog/self-care/mental-health-benefits-of-yoga/ and it complements the camp experience beautifully, promoting both physical and mental wellness.

      I hope more people get to enjoy the fantastic atmosphere at Lifestyle RV Resort. Happy camping and take care of both your body and mind!🏞️💪🧘‍♂️

    • Mary B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Happy Camp Trail
      Dec. 27, 2023

      Happy Camp Trail

      Serene Dispersed Camping Location

      A beautiful, serene location not too far from I-10 and Fort Bowie. We arrived at around 10pm in our Sprinter van and found a quiet location. The campsites are far apart and you travel on compacted dirt road to get there. The father you go, the more space you have. It will be quite bumpy if you do not have an AWD or 4x4.

    • Berton M.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 30, 2023

      Happy Camp Trail

      Great Boondocking off the I-10

      This is a wonderful place to boondock if you are driving the I-10 or visiting Fort Bowie Nation Historic Park. The dirt road is easily passable for most vehicles. Ver quiet. Decent cell signal with T-Mobile.

    • cThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 22, 2023

      Alaskan RV Park

      Nice spot for an overnight stay

      This place is right off the highway but was still pretty quiet. Everyone there was so nice and friendly. And FHU for $20 a night? You can’t beat that!

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Indian Bread Rocks
      Oct. 17, 2023

      Indian Bread Rocks

      Nice dispersed camping area

      Happy Camp Canyon is in fairly good condition. There is a trailhead parking area that is posted as no camping but about 50 yards further down there is a clearing with fire rings. We ended up sharing the spot with some cattle for a while.

    • M
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      Oct. 3, 2023

      Alaskan RV Park

      Great place cheap friendly

      The lots are pretty level of the people are really nice. 10 bucks for electric only 24 full hook up cash. It’s right off the freeway.

    • Beth G.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 25, 2023

      Clark Peak Corrals

      Beautiful Views and Vault Toliet

      Nothing beats the summer Arizona heat like escaping to the top of the Pinaleños.

      At 8800 ft elevation, this corral and campsite offers amazing weather in the summer and gorgeous views off the edge of the mountains.

      Be prepared to bring in anything you might need, including water. There are only about 3 campsites located near the vault toilets, but their are dispersed sites further down the forest road.

      This forest road is gated off during the winter months and this area is not accessible.

    • Eroh E.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lifestyle RV Resort & Fitness Center
      Sep. 13, 2023

      Lifestyle RV Resort & Fitness Center

      I love this place

      This place is the best place that i have ever been mostly because there are a lot of cool sights and also many interesting things to do. So i will be back there for sure

    • HThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Happy Camp Trail
      Sep. 4, 2023

      Happy Camp Trail

      Great spot for a quick camp spot

      Overall the stay was great. My only complaint would be the bugs that were swarming in the morning. They only swarm certain plants and we happened to be by one so we had bugs EVERYWHERE. But it wasn’t a big deal. We just quickly packed up and went and ate breakfast at the picnic area right down the road and explored the granite rocks for a while.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Aug. 20, 2023

      Arcadia Campground

      Great bail out late at night

      Plan were for higher up the mountain but too dark. This was perfect went around the loop 3 times and found a spot for our off-road trailer. Great table and benches - they were even totally level. Bathroom were clean, not malodorous, cleaned o. The day we left by USFS staff leaving them smelling even cleaner. All sites are under tree. A deer came through. Good jump off point to go to Riggs Flat lake, use the kayak. Next time we’ll bring fishing rods

    • Adam R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lexington Pines Resort
      May. 3, 2023

      Lexington Pines Resort

      Senior ONLY community mobile Home Park With RV sites

      *I live nearby and chose to write a more accurate description for the community members. As I am under 55 yrs old I have not stayed here, although I've worked throughout this park for many years.*

      This is a large, multiple-block Senior Citizen community. There are RV spots available with restrictions. this is in town and not a camper's ideal location for outdoor privacy.

      RV rates are based on two adults, 55 years with NO PERSON UNDER 40 years of age.

      Daily:$40.00 

      Weekly:$150.00 

      Monthly:$265.00(plus electric) 

      Year: Limited availability–$2,300.00(plus electric)

      Here are just some of the wonderful features for our active seniors and winter visitors:

      Warm winter days, cool winter nights Sunshine 340 days per year average

      The backdrop of Mt. Graham stands nearly 11,000 feet high! 

      Municipal Golf Course and Country Club nearby

      The best location for hunting and fishing, hiking, and dune buggies 

      A birder's paradise! 

      Blocks from Mt. Graham Community Hospital 

      Shopping and restaurants nearby(including Super Walmart and Home Depot)

      In-season planned activities 

      A local airport right in Safford 

      Firing ranges, radio-controlled aircraft parks, and paintball courses 

      All with spectacular painted desert sunsets

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Wilcox Playa Viewing Area - Dispersed Camping
      Apr. 1, 2023

      Wilcox Playa Viewing Area - Dispersed Camping

      Nice little place to stop overnight

      Came in early on a Friday afternoon to find the parking area vacant. Signage is clear: camping is only allowed in the designated area. No amenities, not even a dumpster or a pit toilet. Towards dusk a van pulled in. They were very quiet. But the parking lot is right on a paved 55 Mph Highway with quite a bit of traffic into the night, no trains or planes. Big rigs could easily get in and out of here but after three or four RVs it would be too crowded. No migrating waterfall here at the end of March, just a lot of mourning doves, ravens, and a couple of cows. Not bad for free. This is a state wildlife viewing area but no mention of any required permits

    • Eduardo L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Amigos Loop Dispersed Site
      Mar. 28, 2023

      Amigos Loop Dispersed Site

      Amigos Spot

      Second time camping here. Great area to relax and enjoy the sunset. Far from other campers/camping sites. Loop is close to the main road. 4x4 is required to make the loop.

    • Rachel C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area
      Mar. 19, 2023

      Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area

      Amazing!

      This is my second favorite campground. I'm a nomad and there is nonpotable water access and vault toilets. 1.50 a night with National Park Pass. It is SUPER windy most days so be prepared. Very secluded. One hour to town. Only three people in 7 days have driven by the campsite. The ranger and camphor were two of them.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Willcox-Cochise KOA
      Mar. 18, 2023

      Willcox-Cochise KOA

      Nice place, good cafe, well maintained grounds.

      Nice campground, escorted to site, easy hook up. Good Wi-Fi and cable TV selection. Staff was very nice. Grounds are well maintained.

    • Haley L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Happy Camp Trail
      Feb. 25, 2023

      Happy Camp Trail

      Great Spot

      We got there far later than we should have (10:30pm) but were able to find a little space. It was, of course, difficult to navigate in the dark. The entrance was sooner than GPS showed but not too difficult to find. Sadly, we only saw hoof prints. No cows.

    • Jeff D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sagebrush RV Park
      Feb. 24, 2023

      Sagebrush RV Park

      Clean, great hookups, friendly people

      This was my first time staying in an RV/ mobile home park. I was pleasantly surprised. It is clean and well looked after, people were friendly, and Wi-Fi was decent. Cell coverage for T-Mobile and Verizon is good too.



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