Best Tent Camping near Shonto, AZ

Campground was awesome! Had very clean toilets and showers, as well as washing machines and dryers! (It costs about $2 to wash laundry by the way). The campground had a gorgeous view of the monuments and the woman in the main office was very helpful and kind! It can get windy in this area so be mindful when you go tent camping here, and bring something to make sure that your tent is weighed down! Other than that the campsite was great.

This was a rare and interesting camp ground. Most of the site was sand (duh we're in the desert!) and there's an 18 inch cinder block wall dividing the sites. There isn't much, or any privacy in the tent sites. They did have an interesting walking path that goes up a huge rock wall that was cool. Having free hot showers was a huuuuge plus! The location was close enough to town to grab food and close enough to the marina (use your park pass to get in!)

Great location if you're trying to get back and forth to Antelope Canyon (if you haven't been you should try and put it on your to do list)

Tent sites are a bit packed together and everything is on gravel...because you're packed together you can't escape the ambient noise of people talking cars driving around and arriving and leaving at all kinds of hours.

There are lots of really nice amenities, (laundry, wifi, pool, store and even a gym...) but can also be a lot of people. Restrooms seem to get dirty quickly, but seem to be cleaned on a pretty regular basis.

My wife and I stayed on a tent site in our camper van while passing through town. The office staff was not attentive or friendly. We felt we were bothering them. I went back to ask a question and they had closed the office ten minutes early and would not answer the phone. The email I received with all the access codes had inaccurate information. The power outlet in the women’s bathroom did not work so my wife couldn’t get ready. Showers and bathrooms were not terrible but seemed a little run down. The site itself was ok but right by the road with a lot of traffic. Would not stay here again.

We were able to stay on the short pull through row& got a view to die for! Those with small class c, truck camper& tent sites got the front row, which is completely unobstructed. Road noise at night was not an issue. There are big rig sites too. The bath house looked brand new. Very clean. New laundry room too. Very nice, courteous staff.

 This campground has an outstanding view of Monument Valley! Due to covid Monument Valley scenic drive was closed. We didn't feel we missed much. Every night a spectacular sunset. Every morning a fabulous sunrise. This is a low light campground, so a star filled night sky not tainted with mercury vapor lights. We used this as a base camp for the area& were not disappointed. I enthusiastically recommend! We camped at Monument Valley KOA Journey in a Travel Trailer

This is a really nice campground within Navajo Nation near Monument Valley Park. With tax, we paid $47 for full hookups. Pretty pricey for us, but we didn’t have many other alternatives if we wanted to stay in this area. No boondocking allowed on Navajo Nation land. 

There are a few RV sites with no hookups for $29 available, but you are charged $10 to use the dump anyway. There are also tent sites available. The views from this campground are just amazing, and there are several short hikes from here as well. They offer laundry, showers (hot and free and clean), wifi, and there is a store with some basic necessities. 

A short walk away (about a mile) is the lodge, gift shop, museum, movie theater with a John Wayne movie every night, and restaurant. There’s also a grocery store. The setup is your basic RV park lineup of sites all in a row, but we didn’t mind at all, surrounded by such gorgeous scenery. Each site comes with a picnic table and fire ring. 

Heads up that RVs are not allowed on the scenic loop through Monument Valley. Also that the America the Beautiful Annual Parks Pass is not honored here and it’s $20 to enter.

If you get to the campgrounds early enough you can set up a tent at the edge. This way you will have a clear view of Monument Valley with no other tents or distractions in the way. Restrooms are clean and close by, so you can walk to them from the campsite. However, it was a little noisy at night because you're camping near the parking lot and some people come late in the evening to set up.

This was our first visit to this campground we arrived late Friday night able to pitch our tents have campfire. Amenities offered were nice clean friendly people

The host was amazing. We arrived late at night so she set up a tent for us. We had trouble finding the campsite so she shared her location with me and guided me.

Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to have this property on our platform. Fully set up Springbar Tent with a full sized bed, linens, blankets and pillows. Includes a fire-pit & grill. Book your stay and leave them some love.

We stopped here to overnight crossing through Utah and wow what a surprise. It’s nestled between some amazing canyons and incredible views. There are showers port a potties and restrooms throughout the facility. We paid $26 for a tent spot that our van was easily able to access.

Beautiful setting and a short drive to shops and tours around the nearby canyons. Tent pitches are on sand and very easy to hammer in pegs. Each pitch has an electric point, water tap and a picnic bench which can be moved into tree shade if desired. Facilities are excellent, clean and warm. Great laundry as well.

Arrived at 4:30 ish- just before the “golden hour” when the sunrays have a magic honey tone. The site doesn't have much for amenities BUT more than makes up for that with views. Camp host was really friendly, came by just after we got our tent up. Luckily it was a clear night and we got to view the milky way.

Wow. We set up our tent and explored the area. But this campground was incredible. The bathrooms are so clean, they’re practically brand new. We watched the most beautiful sunset over the landscape. Be warned - there’s a very friendly wild dog that likes to say hello. At least while we were there. She friendly and just wants some company. She did bark at night though with a few other dogs. Nothing to be concerned about. This area is so desolate it’s breathtaking.

The lake is hot and the wind is crazy. Like all desert campgrounds, privacy isn’t a choice since the landscape is barren. The wind gusts while here kept us from making a fire and our tent almost took off on us even after being staked down. It’s not the best place to camp during summer months when the heat really gets to you, but our dog loved the lake and spend his evenings swimming with us before bed.

Take this review with a grain of salt. I hate RV/city "camping". I prefer wide open spaces, and next to no people....

It's a RV/campground. In a city. Camp spots are right next to each other with no barriers. Gravel. You can hear traffic all night long.

The good? Friendly staff. Hot showers. Conveniently located to Antelope Canyon. However, if you're like me and love dispersed and/or primitive camping--head up the road to Lone Rock Campground and set your tent up right on the beach. I was afraid of taking my AWD there close to nightfall without laying eyes on it first. It's completely doable. Go there. (No showers, just pit toilets).

I am full time in my Class C and move around to see parts of the USA that I had never seen.  Scenery is nice, but I most appreciate the people I meet.  Brian and Alberta were very warm and hospitable.  They helped me to enjoy my stay.  I had a Navajo Taco, it was delicious and bountiful.  The location is right in Monument Valley and right off the main road to the Monument Valley loop drive.  They have sheltered picnic tables and fire rings with movable grates.  Be aware that it is over 20 miles to most stores and services, but it is an easy drive.  Both tent and RV campers were welcome.  Interestingly I met a few international travelers while there.  A wonderful campsite with amazing scenery and very warm and hospitable hosts.