Best Dispersed Camping near Show Low, AZ

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Show Low, AZ (22)

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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Show Low

58 Reviews of 22 Show Low Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Timber Mesa Trailhead
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Timber Mesa Trailhead

    Haunted with a kill site

    Great fire pit and some flat spots for a tent. The highway got quieter in the middle of the night for a little while. We stayed right next to some ruins and all three of us had wild dreams about ghosts, ghost horses, and animals. The next morning we found we were only a few steps away from a mountain lion kill site! WOW! So many kinds of animals. Elk. Coyote. Cow. Sheep. You name it! It was an exciting way to spend the evening. Enjoy!

  • pThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Concho lake
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Concho lake

    Ehh

    Got here at night and found it quite easily. Not the most scenic as the lake is dried up and the highway is visible (and audible). Trash cans were overflowing with trash, and a few of the sites were trashed as well. I also think I saw human poop by the bushes. At around midnight some guy came by our tent asking if we knew where the portopotties went, and said the site we were at is where he usually stays…

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rim Road
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Rim Road

    Great time here

    We showed late on Friday eve and were still able to get a great spot for tent camping. Pretty quiet and close to town.

  • Patrick C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from forest road 181
    Jul. 22, 2024

    forest road 181

    Forest road 181

    Nice place to cool of and set up camp. The only reason it's not getting 5 stars is there isn't great views in this area.

  • Patrick C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Rim Road/ Forest Road 171 Dispersed
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Old Rim Road/ Forest Road 171 Dispersed

    Best views and weather

    It rained every afternoon we were there for 3 days, but loved every bit of it. There is a camp host here even though it's free. His name is Steve and is super nice and helpful . He told us some spots in the are alto check out. Will stay here again

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Rim Road Dispersed Site
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Old Rim Road Dispersed Site

    Beat the Heat

    I wanted to get out of the southern Arizona heat. This place did just that. Only the opposite side of the highway of Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake. Both are just a 15min drive. Plenty of room for big rigs (40’+). I brought my 37’ Motorhome and had no problem finding a big enough site. Sites are marked and plenty spread out from other campers. Great views and perfect summer weather.

  • Caitlin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR738 Dispersed Camping
    Jun. 27, 2024

    FR738 Dispersed Camping

    Gorgeous camping right on the rim

    Along with this site, there are many dispersed camping sites right on the side of the rim with great views that you can see miles out. Great for tent camping but also big enough for campers and RVs

  • Monte W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Rim Road Dispersed Site
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Old Rim Road Dispersed Site

    Spread out sites

    Just under 50 sites off the dirt road. All sites have fire rings and are numbered. There were fire restrictions during my stay so definitely look into that beforehand, as with any other place. The sites were nicely spread out. The first few sites were along the rim. The others were within forested areas, well off the dirt road.

  • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Concho lake
    Mar. 30, 2024

    Concho lake

    Concho Pronto

    Great, great free camping. ~20 sites, most official sites have concrete pads & trashcans but a few more primitive spots just have driveways & rock campfire rings. Great Verizon Service. WINDY. Pretty, too.

  • Elizabeth J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts
    Nov. 8, 2023

    Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts

    Safe with amenities

    Easy to find and park, lots of campervans and RVs set up, slabs, picnic tables , seemed like 30 watt power outlets but didn't work when I tried to plug in (makes sense, it's free!) Store opens in the am with bathrooms, big dumpster, beautiful stars

  • Beth G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fr 237 Camping Area
    Sep. 19, 2023

    Fr 237 Camping Area

    Wild flowers and lots of open space

    The Larson Ridge Dispersed camping areas off FR237 don’t have a lot to offer, but it does have space. Plenty of room here to spread out. The further up the road you go, the less rocky the sites become. You are also further away from the vault toilet, if you camp up this far, I wouldn’t expect to use that toilet at all.

    This spots are on the ridge, so be prepared for wind. Our last day we had a pop up awning get lifted up into tree branches and aluminum poles snap on an REI tent.

    This area is also really dusty which can make you feel like your in a sand blaster when the wind kicks up.

    Lots of FR to ride around on ATVs/ mini bikes. We had fun looking at wild flowers and playing bocci ball.

    There were lots of pine but it was warm in the sun in the heat of the day. We were there in June though.

    Triple check your fire pit before you leave. Make sure it is out

  • Rose C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Larson Ridge Camping Area
    May. 30, 2023

    Larson Ridge Camping Area

    Overall Good

    PROS: Spacious campsites; some have phenomenal views overlooking a canyon. Free entry and a toilet near the entrance. Saw some deer while on a hike and seems like a great area for off-roading in an ATV or dirt bike. CONS: some of the campsites are close to the road and passing trucks can be loud. It was kind of crowded and noisy until late this Memorial Day weekend.

  • Monte W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Concho lake
    May. 28, 2023

    Concho lake

    Peaceful and quiet

    Stayed here for a couple nights towards the end of May. There were a few other people camping while I was here but it was very quiet. I would estimate there are about 10 sites. Most appeared to have garbage cans. There were two port o potty’s that were not too bad. There were lots of cattle free range grazing around the lake. I was able to find fire wood around for a fire but it was a little challenging finding larger pieces of wood, I would probably bring some wood of my own if I ever returned. Overall it was a great place to stay for free especially since there aren’t lots of campsites in this area. Directions were accurate.

  • Nacole H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rim Road
    Apr. 10, 2023

    Rim Road

    Favorite place to camp

    Forest Road 300, or Rim Road, has beautiful views and so many places to camp! We go several times a year and never camp in the same place twice! You can camp in groups or in smaller clusters. There are places to get away from the main roads and places near the roads for those with toys.

    The further from the toys and noisy people, the better for us. We go to connect nature and recharge from the bustle of the city.

  • Ray L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Concho lake
    Mar. 9, 2023

    Concho lake

    Mixed emotions.

    Reviews say this place is clean but it is Disgusting. The porta potties aren’t even worth trying to use and there was garbage EVERYWHERE. I would still almost give it 4 stars because when I was there it was nearly empty, but the one other person who was there blasted loud music all day and night and was clearly on drugs. Not great, not bad. Would I stay here again? Yeah I guess so. Definitely a mixed bag.

  • Untrammelers B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts
    Mar. 8, 2023

    Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts

    Quiet and Safe and Quirky

    Running with the Route 66 theme, this area is really cool! Sleep amongst the dinosaurs and teepees and cruise the rock shop in the morning! Located at the entrance of the Petrified Forest, this is a quiet spot at night. There were four other campers and each of us had a picnic table. We were on the gift shop side but the museum across the street also has spot and theirs have electricity (they have locks on them but I think you go into the museum before 5pm to have them open them and pay for the electric?).

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts
    Dec. 21, 2022

    Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts

    Easy spot near the NP

    Dirt lot with about 20 spots for RVs, trailers, campervans, or any other self contained camper. They don't allow tent camping because there are no bathrooms available. Dumpster was in the lot for trash. Reading other reviews they mentioned no electric, at this site, but there are boxes next to each campground with 30amp outlets. My camper doesn't use shore power, so I wasn't able to test the boxes. Attached a photo of what the outlet looks like if anyone wants to give it a try. There are paid sites across the road specifically for anyone who needs an electric hook up.

    Overall was quiet, but we also went on a day in December and there was noone else at the campground.

  • Jillian B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts
    Oct. 22, 2022

    Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts

    Decent free spot

    A free spots a free spot! There were about 8-10 spots to pull in to with picnic tables. Only one bar Verizon and att. We got there around 6 and got the last picnic table spot. Dumpster onsite which is nice! Right outside the petrified forest entrance so great if you are going there.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping Area
    May. 14, 2022

    Upper Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping Area

    Very crowded

    Visited in May on a Friday afternoon, there were no spots available. All of the sites are also close together, I wouldn't consider it dispersed camping. Drove down the dirt road 20min each way and had to find somewhere else



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