Andy M.
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LegendLyman Lake State Park Campground
Nice spot on the way to Petrified Forest N.P.
Great help from the campground ranger at the store to get a spot.
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Pinetop Lakeside Valhalla houses luxury yurts near Springerville, offering a premium glamping experience in Arizona's White Mountains. These canvas accommodations feature comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. The property includes 43 sites with full hookups, drinking water, and modern bathroom facilities with hot showers. "We camped in site 12, which in our opinion is the best! Closest to the lake with water views," one visitor noted, highlighting the property's scenic setting. Hawley Lake Apache Indian Reservation also provides upscale glamping options with cabin-style accommodations that blend rustic charm with modern amenities. These glamping sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to shower facilities, creating an ideal balance between outdoor immersion and comfort.
The White Mountain region surrounding these glamping destinations boasts exceptional recreational opportunities at nearby lakes. Hawley Lake offers boat rentals and prime fishing spots, while Big Lake provides scenic hiking trails through pine forests and meadows. A recent visitor mentioned, "Pristine views, cool weather during the summer and clean facilities almost make you feel like your not in Arizona anymore." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with guests regularly spotting elk, deer, and various bird species from their comfortable accommodations. Summer temperatures typically reach the mid-60s to 80s during the day with cooler evenings, making these glamping sites perfect for escaping Arizona's desert heat. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months when temperatures in lower elevations can exceed 100 degrees.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Springerville (10)
1. Lyman Lake State Park Campground
"The grounds were clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms and showers are on site and several dumpsters are nearby to get rid of trash."
"FHU available Spacious sites Wind does come up Lake is down and good fishing Clean restrooms and showers Has store well stocked (no tobacco or alcohol) Fish cleaning station Nice viewing of stars at night"
52 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $25 - $80 / night
2. Big Lake Campground
"Like my title implies, this is where you go if you really want to “get away” from It all! This gorgeous campground is remote, very remote."
"Great campsites within walk distance of the lake! Down fall is the campsites are big (enough room for all your camp friends) but you can only have two cars per site. Don’t let this keep you away!"
3. Rainbow (AZ)
"It is still a great place to escape the desert heat. It was 115 when we left the big city."
"The squirrels are voracious and chewed through my stuff sack with sealed food that I left on the picnic table when I went for a bike ride around the lake."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $34 - $110 / night
4. Brook Char Campground
"Lots of shade and easy paths for walking around the grounds, plus there's potable water at several sites."
"Located next to Big Lake, the campsite was in a great location. Firepit, picnic table and restroom facilities close by. The camp host Bob was very nice and had plenty of firewood for purchase."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 / night
5. Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res
"We camped here when we had a permit to fish at nearby Christmas Tree Lake. Christmas Tree Lake is a beautiful little lake nestled in the White Mountains of Arizona on Apache land."
"Hawley Lake is the perfect escape when you want to get out of the heat. Pristine views, cool weather during the summer and clean facilities almost make you feel like your not in Arizona anymore."
6. Reservation Lake Apache Indian Res
"There is a loop around the East side with many different sites. There is a host there also.Tables and fire pit at most sites and some within walking distance to lake to fish."
7. El Caso
"El Casi CG in Rec Area: Past the lake with large campsites. This is the only campground open in the rec area during our April visit.
Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)"
"There is a vault toilet and big camp fire rings but no picnic tables."
8. Pueblo Park
"Nice big ponderosas, and very secluded. Nice vault toilets, tables and fire rings are available. Probably 10 to 15 sites with a large field for camping as well."
10. Pinetop Lakeside Valhalla
Check Availabilityfrom $100 - $1000 / night
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 29 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 2 hrs 56 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 39 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 57 min from Tucson, AZ
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Glamping Reviews near Springerville, AZ
66 Reviews of 10 Springerville Campgrounds
- GGregory A.
ScoutPueblo Park
Six miles of a poor road.
The road is a county road that is narrow, rough and winding, many places only wide enough for one vehicle. Would advise not to pull a trailer or drive an RV on the road. Watch for ATVs.
MB's J.ScoutHawley Lake Apache Indian Res
Beautiful open area
Rv camping. Camping areas are big enough for 2-3 families
Nice amenities (Picnic table/ Firepit)
Calm campground nice with pets
- BBill G.
GuidePueblo Park
Great primitive camping spot.
Great place for seeing wildlife. Saw 13 doe elk, then big buck came later. Nice big ponderosas, and very secluded. Nice vault toilets, tables and fire rings are available. Probably 10 to 15 sites with a large field for camping as well.
Candy P.LegendRainbow (AZ)
Arizona’s best kept secret!
Rainbow campground at big lake is magical! This is the place to beat the heat and make summer memories. Tucked into the pines and aspens this campsite is a quick drive or hike down to the lake. You can’t go wrong with any of the sites, including the first come first serve loops.
Rod D.GuideRainbow (AZ)
Still a great place to escape the desert heat
It had been 28 years since we last camped at Rainbow. It is still a great place to escape the desert heat. It was 115 when we left the big city. Five hours later we found ourselves camped at 9100 feet, enjoying the cool temps in the mid 60's and the passing rain showers. Aspens, pines, and wildlife were all in abundance. Big Lake is a good fishing lake too.
The sites have plenty of space, shade, and privacy. Roads are paved and in good shape. The restrooms were constantly cleaned by the very friendly and capable staff from recreation resource management which operates the campground for the forest service.
Firewood and ice are available (stage 2 fire restrictions were in effect so no campfires), water was convenient as was gray water disposal. There is a centralized dump station, showers, and a small but educational visitor center. Trash dumpsters are centralized and easy to access.
If you don't fish there is still hiking to Mount Baldy, and short scenic drives to the very small towns of Greer and Alpine. We enjoyed exploring the miles of scenic forest roads, and wildlife viewing. We saw 4 Mexican gray wolves which was very special.
This is a very popular campground that accommodates all types of rigs. They do have first come first serve sites available, but it is recommended to make reservations at least 4 days in advance. Reservations can be made at recreation.gov. It's always best practice to print a copy of your reservation. There is no cell service in this area.
We look forward to camping again at Rainbow.
Roger W.LegendEl Caso
Only CG at Rec Area Open in April
El Casi CG in Rec Area: Past the lake with large campsites. This is the only campground open in the rec area during our April visit.
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 4 for large sites. However, our site was trashy . Toilets are only moderately clean. Warnings are posted that no OHV allowed . A large group has camped at one end of the campground using Senegal sites. . Looks like it works out well. Price 2023: Free Security: None Usage during visit: 1/4 full Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Large sites, well spaced. Pad surface: dirt SITE CLEANLINESS: most sites I noticed were trashy. We needed to pick up trash at our site upon arrival. Reservations: First come first serve Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: Gravel access road along side of the campground. Some sites near this access road may get a little dusty, I suppose, during dryer times of the year Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: At Pynon campground, which is not open until May. Charge for dog thing is going up for five dollars to $15 in. Potable Water Available: not at the campground. Generators: yes Bathroom: pit toilets. Not as clean as they should be. Supplied. Showers: no Pull Throughs: yes Cell Service (AT&T): no Setting: under scattered trees. Recent Weather: very cool nights Solar: yes Insects: no Host: no Rig Size: any size Sites: sites are not numbered
- Roger W.Legend
Cottonwood
Great for a Stopover
Cottonwood Campground: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: Not an appealing campground except as a stop over. Security: no Usage during visit: light Site Privacy: no Pad surface: Dirt Reservations: No Outside Road Noise: This cg is right off the highway. Some sites back up towards the highway. Through Traffic in campground: No Setting: Under tree canopy. Solar: solar looks to be pretty good in most sites.
Insects: Did not seem to be a problem during our brief April visit. Host: No Sites: Near highway. Site 1 backs up towards the highway. 
Brodie D.GuideLyman Lake State Park Campground
Great spot!
We pulled in after hours and a ranger kindly helped us find our spot. She recommended a cool hiking trail to check out the next morning. Bathrooms and showers are super clean and well maintained. There is only one designated bathhouse building so if you park far, you’ll be walking a ways. Did I mention the views are gorgeous? The views alone are worth staying here.
Guide to Springerville
The White Mountains around Springerville, Arizona offer camping options at elevations between 6,500 and 9,000 feet. Summer temperatures in this region typically range from 50°F at night to 80°F during the day, with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. The area features ponderosa pine forests alongside high desert terrain, creating diverse ecosystems for wildlife viewing and outdoor activities.
What to do
Fishing at multiple lakes: Big Lake Recreation Area provides excellent trout fishing with rentals available. "The squirrels are voracious and chewed through my stuff sack with sealed food that I left on the picnic table when I went for a bike ride around the lake," notes one Rainbow Campground visitor.
Explore petroglyphs: Lyman Lake State Park features ancient rock art accessible via maintained trails. "The petroglyphs were awesome with some nice hiking trails," reports a camper at Lyman Lake State Park Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The White Mountains house diverse animal species in their forest habitats. A camper at Rainbow Campground observed: "The forest teamed with wildlife. There were squirrels and chipmunks everywhere. I spotted a group of elk cows and later mule deer bucks. I observed at least 5 species of birds."
What campers like
Large campsites with privacy: Many campgrounds feature spacious sites separated by natural vegetation. At Brook Char Campground, "The sites have plenty of room for 2 tents. There is a clean bathroom in the campsite as well as water. This sites are across the small road from the lake."
Clean facilities: Maintained bathroom facilities enhance the camping experience. "Bathrooms and showers are super clean and well maintained. There is only one designated bathhouse building so if you park far, you'll be walking a ways," notes a visitor to Lyman Lake State Park.
Moderate temperatures: The high elevation provides relief from desert heat. One camper at Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res mentioned, "Hawley Lake is the perfect escape when you want to get out of the heat... cool weather during the summer and clean facilities almost make you feel like your not in Arizona anymore."
What you should know
Road conditions: Some campgrounds require travel on unpaved roads. A visitor to Reservation Lake Apache Indian Res reported, "The dirt washboard road getting in (45 mins) was enough for me to not love this place. But, once you're there it really is a beautiful place."
Wildlife precautions: Food storage is essential due to active wildlife. "Bears frequent the area so you must lock up all food and trash in your car over night," warns a Brook Char camper.
Weather patterns: Prepare for rapid weather changes and afternoon storms. "It was spring break and we drove through a blizzard to find ourselves under clear skies at Quemado Lake. The weather caught up to us and we had about four to five inches of snow fall on us overnight," shared a camper at El Caso.
Tips for camping with families
Choose accessible campsites: Some areas offer better facilities for families with young children. A camper at Reservation Lake noted, "You're really roughing it here... The lake itself is awesome and the camping is primitive but awesome views."
Pack for temperature swings: Nights can be significantly colder than days, even in summer. "80 degree days and 50 degree nights. Perfect for campfires under the blanket of millions of stars," reports a Hawley Lake visitor.
Consider cabin options: For families wanting upgraded glamping near Springerville, Arizona, cabins provide comfort with nature access. A visitor to Lyman Lake said, "Stayed at Elk Cabin for 2 nights. Cabins are very nice and clean. Campground is very well maintained and the staff is very friendly. There are multiple trails to explore and have a great time."
Tips from RVers
Check site dimensions: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger vehicles. "FHU available, spacious sites, wind does come up, clean restrooms and showers, has store well stocked, blacktop roads, blacktop to park your rig. Some pull thru sites, mostly back ins, large sites," reports an RVer at Lyman Lake State Park.
Prepare for limited services: Many campgrounds have minimal amenities. "[We had] no internet service and poor phone reception (T-Mobile) which was a little issue for us as we are traveling cross country and we need to confirm some of our upcoming RV stops," noted a Rainbow Campground visitor.
Consider weather impacts: Wind and precipitation affect RV camping comfort. One camper at Cottonwood mentioned it's "shaded, near road but little traffic," making it "a fine place to stay the night" despite being "nothing special."
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