Best Campgrounds near Strawberry, AZ

This is a review for the Cockscomb designated camping area off Forest Road 525 in Sedona. There are a scattering of dispersed sites of this road. This is the first of the three at the top. These three have the best views. The site was a little bit muddy and pretty packed in with a bunch of fifth wheels and folks with ATVs and off leash dogs. I stopped in and decided not to stay here, but went up to the next one up the road, which was also packed but a bit more private and quiet. Results may vary on any given day. There is a nice hiking trail right off of this campground.

Camping at this Fairgrounds was a great option when all other campgrounds in the area are full or cost a fortune. Stayed here with some friends who needed hook ups. Electric only. There is a water fill station in a dump station nearby. Electric is only 50 amp or 110. You will need an adapter if you have a 30 amp rig. Electric sites are $30 and dry camping is 20. It’s super basic. Essentially a parking lot. The best thing about this site is it’s proximity to both Jerome and Sedona Arizona. Day trips to both locations are super easy from here. The camp host was super friendly and we stayed two nights

5-6 other campers here now. Snowed last two days and mostly melted- roads a little muddy but made it with a 26ft motorhome no problem! My second time staying here- love it. E bike to hiking trails or just walk the road

This is definitely a great place to come to if you want solitude.

• YOU WILL NEED DECENT CLEARANCE VEHICLE/TRAILER

• I do NOT recommend doing this in a Toyota Corolla. A standard truck clearance is probably fine. No need for 4x4, but good tires are a must. Big Chevy Silverado did great.

The first couple of sites right off the road are big rig friendly. Maybe 500-1000 feet into the road there is a horse pin if you happen to have horses, but your trailer will need a bit of clearance in order to make it to this spot.

If you can, you absolutely should keep going down the main entrance road until you come to the first left turn. Turn left onto a half loop shown on the map. This road takes you to some amazing camping sites that overlook a giant canyon on the left! The farther you go, the better it gets. There was a tree blocking road 3/4 of the way through the loop, but it isn’t a far drive back to main entrance road.

There are plenty of roads to pull of into and go through the little gates to go camping or exploring. Always keep the gates closed. This was a great spot!!! There are probably ~100 total sites on this road with camp fire rings. All very well spaced apart.

Conveniently located to Pine and Strawberry

Payson, Arizona. Off the busy roads so very quiet. Nice level spots, good hookups. Nice clean showers and bathrooms. Situated in a rural setting with trees and farm animals nearby. Very nice helpful staff/owners.

Arrived on a Monday afternoon and found no other campers but several trucks and OHV trailers parking on the road to the camping area. Made it around them to have my pick of camp sites.

The road goes past the camping area. There are presumably more camping areas down the hill.

The main camping area it the top of a hill where someone cleared all vegetation. Nothing to stop the wind.

There were few level areas. Camping here requires some serious leveling skills.

There is lots of room for longer trailers . HOWEVER, I COULD NOT RECOMMEND IT! This would be an excellent place for R/C jeeps and motorcycles.

The OHV jockeys seemed OK. They did seen somewhat surprised that someone was camping.

Overall the campsite was just a very remote,hilly and sterile dirt parking lot. Lots of garbage, mostly drink containers and tissue paper.

The one good thing was after dark, there was nobody for miles.

We chose this camp ground due to it having full hooks up's. 

Our spot was a bit tight with camper & 2 SUV's but we managed. 

Our stay was the end of April 2024, We're volunteer HAM radio operators assisting with the Zane Grey foot race.

We'll be back in April 2025 to support the event again and have already reserved a spot for our stay.

Easy spot to camp for a night, with pretty good views. Lots and lots of shell casings and related trash, so not great for little kids.

Rough paved roads, but our Recvan did fine. We saw an Elk, it saw us, we walked back quickly. The surroundings are mainly bushes and rocks. Free camping with total solitude. AT&T and Tmobile both show good service. Verizon is unknown.

LoLoMai is our go-to campground. It has an ideal 2h drive distance, is nestled into the oak creek canyon, and secluded from the road. Kids can roam freely. From sitting in the creek during the summer heat, to exploring the nearby wineries, venturing to the parks, or just sitting by the fire enjoying the cicadas sing, there is something nice for every day. The mix of full hookups, cabins and tent camping allows for every style that you might prefer.

Do not waste your time visiting this place. Do not get sucked in by the river because the RV park is the worst I have ever seen. Campers burning down because of bad wiring throughout the park. Long term tenants that refuse to clean up their sites, allow their kids to run wild and trash the place further, an owner that cares only about how much he can can you and suck as much money as he can out of you while providing less than adequate and most often less than safe services and an entire staff that is treated like something the owner stepped in and wiped off his shoes.  There are way better places in the area!

Nice location with dispersed camping options. When we were setting up a man came up & warned us that it was a popular spot for Nudists. He was not wrong. Be prepared to run into some interesting people.