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Best Dispersed Sites Near Sun City, AZ (44)

    Camper-submitted photo from Great BLM Camping and Staging Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Great BLM Camping and Staging Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Great BLM Camping and Staging Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Great BLM Camping and Staging Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Great BLM Camping and Staging Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Great BLM Camping and Staging Area

    1. Great BLM Camping and Staging Area

    17 Reviews
    17 Photos
    250 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off hwy 74

    2. Dispersed Camping off hwy 74

    5 Reviews
    15 Photos
    77 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land
    Camper-submitted photo from Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land
    Camper-submitted photo from Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land
    Camper-submitted photo from Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land
    Camper-submitted photo from Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land
    Camper-submitted photo from Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land

    3. Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land

    4 Reviews
    16 Photos
    60 Saves

    Annual permit needed to recreate an AZ State Trust Lands.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - North Entrance
    Camper-submitted photo from Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - North Entrance
    Camper-submitted photo from Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - North Entrance
    Camper-submitted photo from Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - North Entrance
    Camper-submitted photo from Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - North Entrance
    Camper-submitted photo from Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - North Entrance

    4. Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - North Entrance

    25 Reviews
    63 Photos
    482 Saves

    NO CAMPING First 2 miles and 300 feet on either side of the road/trail VEHICLES MUST STAY ON DESIGNATED ROADS - but past those designated no camping zones, camping is allowed unless otherwise posted.

    This space is very large so it may be best to divide it by the access points. The point I'll be using is Access #3- Forest Road (FR) 10, south entrance: This access point is reached from Apache Junction. From Mesa: Travel 15 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to the Idaho Street exit. Follow Idaho Street north 4½ miles to McKellips. Turn right on McKellips and travel ½ mile to the Wolverine Pass Road and turn left. Follow it for 7/8 mile and turn right on Tonto Road. Travel north on Tonto Road for ¼ mile to Cactus and turn left. Follow Cactus to McDowell Road and follow it to FR 10 gate.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulders OHV Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulders OHV Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulders OHV Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulders OHV Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulders OHV Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulders OHV Area

    5. Boulders OHV Area

    5 Reviews
    9 Photos
    29 Saves
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      6. Anthem Dispersed Campsite

      1 Review
      8 Saves
      • Pets
      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from State land trust/Inspiration Point
      Camper-submitted photo from State land trust/Inspiration Point
      Camper-submitted photo from State land trust/Inspiration Point
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      Camper-submitted photo from Bloody Basin Rd / Agua Fria NM Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Bloody Basin Rd / Agua Fria NM Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Bloody Basin Rd / Agua Fria NM Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Bloody Basin Rd / Agua Fria NM Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Bloody Basin Rd / Agua Fria NM Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Bloody Basin Rd / Agua Fria NM Dispersed Camping
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        9. Lake Pleasant Dispersed Camp

        1 Review
        13 Saves

        An Individual Permit is $15 and grants a single person access to State Trust land for certain types of recreational activities including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street in Phoenix. The permit is good for one year from date of purchase. Family Permit: A Family Permit is $20 and grants a family unit (two adults and their children under 18 years of age) access to State Trust land for certain types of recreational activities including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street in Phoenix. The permit is good for one year from date of purchase.Small-Group Permit: A Small-Group Permit is $15 and grants up to 19 people access to State Trust land locations for five consecutive days for certain types of non-commercial recreational activities including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street, in Phoenix.Large-Group Permit: A Large-group Permit is for a group larger than 20 people.

        • Pets
        • RVs
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Dispersed
        Camper-submitted photo from Cow Creek Road Dispersed
        Camper-submitted photo from Cow Creek Road Dispersed
        Camper-submitted photo from Cow Creek Road Dispersed

        10. Cow Creek Road Dispersed

        1 Review
        3 Photos
        19 Saves
        • Pets
        • Phone Service
        • RVs
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      Recent Dispersed Reviews In Sun City

      160 Reviews of 44 Sun City Campgrounds


      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
        Aug. 24, 2024

        Dispersed Camping off hwy 74

        Requires permit

        Area is marked and needs permit as well. As a foreigner I can't buy the permit online since only US address can be entered and will be reverted for the credit card payment so no way to stay there legally.

        Maybe going in person or call them can get me a permit but yeah not this way.

        Anyway the spot is nice and levelled if it would be usable 🙂

      • Caitlin S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping near Crown King
        Jun. 17, 2024

        Dispersed camping near Crown King

        Gorgeous secluded camping

        Secluded dispersed camping in the woods just outside of the town Crown King. 4x4 is recommended, campsites are not accessible when snowfall has occurred. Beautiful wildlife including deer always nearby.

      • Jim A.
        Camper-submitted photo from Saguaro Cove
        Jun. 13, 2024

        Saguaro Cove

        Remote Camping

        Takes a little 4 wheeling to get there or you can access it from the water.  Basic dispersed camping but gets a little warm during the summer months.  Views are nice and its a nice pack it in, pack it out spot.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Mountain BLM (Tonopah, AZ)
        May. 29, 2024

        Saddle Mountain BLM (Tonopah, AZ)

        Quiet and beautiful stop over

        Camped for one night on my way from NM to LA.  Arrived at night and it was easy to find. Awoke to a beautiful sunrise at the foot of the mountains. Great rock hunting too! This will be my regular camping spot form now on when traveling the same route.

      • Patrick C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Box Bar Road Dispersed
        May. 1, 2024

        Box Bar Road Dispersed

        Fun spot

        This is a great spot and easy to get to. Lots of shaded areas. You can camp next to your car , wich there might be campers running generators, or you can hike towards the river and set up camp to get away from that. Close to the river with several walk in spots to play in.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from State land trust/Inspiration Point
        Apr. 29, 2024

        State land trust/Inspiration Point

        Weekdays are best

        State land trust, good spot for a few nights. Gunshots in the distance, but no incidents/casualties lol. Pulled my 31ft TT back into a spot for a week. Close 10 min drive to stores like WinCo and Safeway and gas stations. Quite weekdays, loud weekends due to motor vehicles breaking the rules. (Not a ohv area but treated as such)

      • Jacquelyn I.
        Camper-submitted photo from Box Bar Road Dispersed
        Apr. 27, 2024

        Box Bar Road Dispersed

        Easy Drive In

        We don’t have an offroad car, so it is always nice when the gravel road is well managed. No heart aches getting in and finding an open area to camp. I was pleasently surprised at the many little nooks of privacy that you could set up camp. Outhouses are well maintained. Bring your own water though and you do need to pay ahead of time, there are no pay boxes on site.

      • Makayla Z.
        Camper-submitted photo from Great BLM Camping and Staging Area
        Mar. 17, 2024

        Great BLM Camping and Staging Area

        Like something out of a Western film

        We pulled in late at about 10pm. Wild burros and coyotes set the soundtrack and the cactus shadows looked against the bright night clouds. Absolutely worth the drive! We car camped and the weather was perfect and we slept great. We will definitely be back soon so we can actually pick a site and enjoy it!

      • mThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Saddle Mountain BLM (Tonopah, AZ)
        Mar. 7, 2024

        Saddle Mountain BLM (Tonopah, AZ)

        Nice and quiet

        This was just an overnight stop. You can get right up next to the mountain if you want. Very rocky though. I made it with a 35' skoolie. Just go slow. It was fairly busy.

      • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
        Feb. 29, 2024

        Dispersed Camping off hwy 74

        Nice Desert Site

        Only stayed for the night but could have stayed longer if we didn’t have someplace to be. Lower clearance rigs and vehicles need to stay closer to the main road. We have a 4x4 class C towing a Jeep so we went through some steep banked washes. The further you get away from the main road the less people. Will stay here again.

      • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Vulture Peak Road North State Trust Land
        Feb. 15, 2024

        Vulture Peak Road North State Trust Land

        Dispersed AZ ST trust lands

        Rough sloped area at crest by cell tower. This is AZ Trust Land so a $15 online permit is needed to be legit. Cell signal is very good. Only a few miles into town and a grocery store.

      • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Vulture Mine Road South Dispersed
        Feb. 14, 2024

        Vulture Mine Road South Dispersed

        Ok, but on AZ State Trust land

        Access road is rutted and could be muddy if wet. Large open flat area in middle. Free dispersed but need the $15 AZ lands permit. Cell signal is very good. No toilets, no trash, no tables...just rock fire rings. Close to the hwy so some hwy noise. Campers look to be folks that work in town, trashy vehicles and industrial setups, not really a RV nomad community area imho, has a sketchy vibe. The dispersed area a bit to the north closer to town by the cell tower may be a better spot



      Guide to Sun City

      Camping near Sun City, Arizona, offers a mix of stunning desert landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Hiking and Biking: Explore the numerous trails around the area. Campers at Usery Mountain Regional Park rave about the mountain bike trails, with one reviewer saying, "There are mountain bike trails connected to this campground that were very fun!"
      • Off-Roading: If you have a UTV or enjoy off-roading, check out Lost Dutchman State Park Campground. One visitor described it as "Off-Roading Nirvana," highlighting the thrilling rides through stunning desert landscapes.
      • Fishing and Water Activities: At Lake Pleasant Regional Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and boating. A camper mentioned, "Relaxed and fished off the shoreline," making it a great spot for water lovers.

      What campers like:

      • Scenic Views: Campers at McDowell Mountain Regional Park appreciate the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer said, "Gorgeous views, very spaced out sites," which adds to the overall experience.
      • Clean Facilities: Many campers enjoy the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Pleasant Regional Park Campground noted, "Bathrooms are dated but clean and in good working order."
      • Friendly Atmosphere: Campers often mention the welcoming vibe at campgrounds. One reviewer at Tortilla Campground said, "The people at this campground are extra friendly," making it a pleasant place to stay.

      What you should know:

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with spacious sites and activities for kids. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground is great for families, with one reviewer saying, "Spots are close but not too close to each other."
      • Plan for Outdoor Fun: Bring bikes and hiking gear to keep everyone entertained. A family camper at Usery Mountain Regional Park mentioned, "There are tons of trails and the views are awesome."
      • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Some campgrounds have limited access to stores. A visitor at Lake Pleasant Regional Park Campground appreciated the convenience store, saying it "saved me from having to drive 20min to get some drinks."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to choose campgrounds that fit your RV needs. McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers electric hookups, which is a plus for RVers.
      • Be Mindful of Road Conditions: Some campgrounds, like Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping, require 4x4 vehicles due to rough roads. A camper warned, "The road is in the worst condition," so be prepared.
      • Utilize Dump Stations: Many campgrounds provide dump stations, which is helpful for RVers. A visitor at Pleasant Harbor RV Resort mentioned, "Dump station and water fill up included in $26/night."

      Camping around Sun City, AZ, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of activities, it’s a great spot to enjoy the great outdoors.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Sun City, AZ?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Sun City, AZ is Great BLM Camping and Staging Area with a 4-star rating from 17 reviews.

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