Best Glamping near Sun City, AZ

White Tank Mountain Regional Park and Happy Endings Retreat have luxury glamping accommodations for elevated desert stays near Sun City. These upscale canvas accommodations include essential amenities like electricity, comfortable beds with premium linens, and climate control systems that keep guests comfortable during Arizona's temperature fluctuations. Safari tents at White Tank Mountain provide panoramic mountain views while maintaining proximity to clean bathroom facilities with hot showers. Happy Endings Retreat offers glamping in fully-furnished yurts and canvas structures with picnic tables and fire rings for evening relaxation. Boulders OHV Area and Sun Life RV Resort round out the glamping options with geodesic domes and yurts that blend seamlessly into the desert landscape. A visitor noted, "Super regional campground in the west Phoenix area with clean hot showers and bathrooms, perfect for those wanting comfort while experiencing the desert."

Hiking trails weave throughout these glamping properties, with White Tank Mountain offering well-marked paths suitable for all skill levels, including the popular Waterfall Trail featuring ancient petroglyphs. Stargazing opportunities abound at these desert glamping sites, with minimal light pollution creating optimal conditions for viewing constellations and planets. The Maricopa County parks system regularly hosts ranger-led activities like astronomy nights with telescope access and educational presentations at White Tank Mountain. Mesa and Phoenix attractions remain easily accessible from these glamping locations, with most urban amenities just a 30-45 minute drive away. According to a camper, "Staying here you'll find that hiking is your major focus as typical desert camping is made special by the excitement of the trails around you, with over 10 trails circling and winding around for any skill level."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Sun City, Arizona (12)

1. White Tank Mountain
16 Reviews
Waddell, AZ
13 miles
Website
+1 (602) 506-2930
"The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well. "

"There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails,"
2. Cave Creek Regional Park
17 Reviews
Cave Creek, AZ
21 miles
Website
+1 (623) 465-0431
"Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff."

"The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities.

Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. "

3. Boulders OHV Area
7 Reviews
Wittmann, AZ
18 miles
Website
+1 (623) 580-5500
"There are several fenced in and cleared dirt areas to park and pull through trucks, a camper, tent and car, etc. any vehicle can make it to the staging area, road is easy to travel."

"Huge area to disperse camp with an actual bathroom. If you dont mind occasional off road vehicles driving through during the day, its a good spot with plenty of room."
4. Phoenix Metro RV Park
1 Review
Phoenix, AZ
11 miles
Website
+1 (623) 582-0390

5. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
83 Reviews
Superstition Mtn, AZ
47 miles
Website
+1 (480) 982-4485
$35 - $99 / night
"Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable.

Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult."

"We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table."
6. Usery Mountain Regional Park
35 Reviews
Apache Junction, AZ
39 miles
Website
+1 (480) 984-0032
"Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get."

"Good price, friendly staff. Clean restrooms, and fire pits. The hosts are incredible Ty yu"

7. Happy Endings Retreat
4 Reviews
Crown King, AZ
29 miles
Website
+1 (602) 405-5546
"Located in a valley of the Bradshaw mountains just about and hour and a half from Phoenix, this is an awesome getaway- away from it all."

"Lounge at the lake, hike in the fields, or relax in their renovated vineyard. Give them try and share your experience here!"
8. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA
18 Reviews
Apache Junction, AZ
46 miles
Website
+1 (480) 982-4015
"Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see."

"I arrived after hours, but some of the staff still on site saw me grab my check in materials at the office."

9. Cave Creek Group Site
3 Reviews
Carefree, AZ
34 miles
Website
+1 (480) 595-3300
$150 / night
"Great place to get away from he city and enjoy a little nature. We had a great time sitting around the fire and looking at the stars. Great hikes nearby too to enjoy."

"Our site had a view of a trail where we watched equestrians ride by sporadically throughout the evening. We saw some snakes, coyotes, and other wildlife."
10. Sun Life RV Resort
1 Review
Mesa, AZ
35 miles
Website
+1 (480) 981-9500

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188 Reviews of 12 Sun City Campgrounds

Stephanie S.
Traveler
Aug. 1, 2018
Mesa-Apache Junction KOA
Very nice
Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see.
Erik J.
Guide
Oct. 3, 2023
Cave Creek Regional Park
Friendly and beautiful
Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff. I recommend sites with canopies if you don't have solid air conditioning as it can get hot in the sun and there's very little natural shade. All sites have power and water. There's a dual lane dump station on the way out of the park.
GoWhereYouAreDraw N.
Legend
Aug. 31, 2018
Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
Close to the city, deep in the wilderness
Reservations are necessary, as many people grab these spots, and often for long stays (14 day maximums). Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable.

Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult. The individual sites are pretty small and hard to put a tent anywhere but the paved drives into each nook, much of the ground is covered in small plants and cacti. There's a picnic table/bench thing at each spot, plus a fire pit grill (which is the only place you can burn). Bathrooms and showers are on site and worked great during our stay. Bring plenty of water to hydrate with!
Janet H.
Guide
Mar. 11, 2021
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Pleasantly surprised
Checked in on a Sunday for a one night stay at Buckhorn CG. Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get. I expected to hear traffic in and out, but the site sits a nice distance back from the CG entrance road. Parking area was large enough to accommodate a couple of vehicles, and the site was roomy, with a few tent location possibilities. Site was raked and free of any trash, and a good distance from neighboring site. Loved the large concrete picnic table. Nice metal firepit and water on site. Really quiet— just the nearby chatter of birds and coyotes serenading. You won’t get a ‘dark sky’ night here, but the light noise from Phoenix makes for beautifully silhouetted saguaro cacti. Restroom and shower facilities were clean.
Lee D.
Legend
Apr. 19, 2019
Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
Large sites, great view of the Superstition Mountains
Camped here for two nights and enjoyed it very much. Sites are large and well maintained. We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table. Many have views of the Superstition Mountains. We reserved ahead of time which is good as the campground was full when we arrived. There is overflow camping if no sites available. Bathrooms were clean and one had showers and filtered water, a nice bonus. I only saw two bathrooms (there might have been another in the newer loop but we didn’t explore that) so they were not real close to our site. Several hiking trails directly accessible from the park. A variety of ranger led programs but unfortunately none during our stay. You do have to put up with the annoying train whistle from about 10-6 from nearby Goldsfield “Ghost town” but otherwise it is probably the quietest campground I’ve ever stayed at. Only issue we had was with over-eager volunteers who yelled at us and told us we couldn’t park outside the showers. (We had moved from our site to use the showers after our hike and before leaving).
Ellen W.
Guide
Oct. 3, 2019
Cave Creek Regional Park
Great for hiking and relaxing
Maricopa County Park in Cave Creek. Very well taken care of.

The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities.

Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to.

The campground itself is very clean. It is quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit.

There is an older area, sites 1 through 42, which offers more space in between the spaces. the newer area, sites 43 through 55 are closer to each other, but still doesn't feel crowded.
Sarah M.
Guide
Feb. 3, 2021
Mesa-Apache Junction KOA
Such a pleasant stay!
I stayed here for two nights while I was in the Phoenix area after having to reroute a trip due to unexpected winter weather at my original destination. I camped in a 22 foot rental motor home.

This was my first KOA experience, and it was such a delight. I arrived after hours, but some of the staff still on site saw me grab my check in materials at the office. He lead me to my sight in his golf cart, helped us get backed in and all settled for the night. Staff called the next morning to finish check in and verify our stay info. The staff this whole stay was so kind, it was amazing.

Our site (I believe most as well) was gravel but naturally pretty level. We had plenty of space between us and adjacent sites. The whole KOA has some nice touches as far as landscaping, sites with grills, etc. Very clean and well kept.

Location is about 45 minutes from Phoenix, which was perfect for us. We spent a little time in old town Scottsdale as well which is about the same distance. I would 100% stay here again if I’m in the area.
Ellen W.
Guide
Oct. 3, 2019
White Tank Mountain
Close to town, yet far enough away for hiking and relaxing
Another Maricopa County parks campground which is great for hiking and relaxing.

Very well taken care of. The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well.

Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. Maricopa trail runs through the park.

The campground itself is very clean, including the restrooms and showers. It is quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit. Sites are far enough from each other so it doesn't feel crowded. Not much vegetation on the campground itself, so sunshine in abundance.
Lee D.
Legend
May. 3, 2022
White Tank Mountain
Convenient to Phoenix
General: Located less than an hour from Phoenix, this campground is an easy getaway. There are two campgrounds: The Family Campground (40 sites) with water and 30/50 amp electric hookups and the more“rustic” Willow Canyon Campground (19 sites) with no hookups. This campground is good for tents, campervans, or small (16 feet or less) trailers. There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails, which was very helpful considering we were not familiar with the area.

Site Quality: We stayed in the Family Campground so we could take advantage of the electric hookups. The sites are gravel, a good size, well-maintained, and spaced a decent amount of distance apart. Some are pull-through and some back-in. In addition to the aforementioned water and electric hookups, each site also has a picnic table, bbq grill, and fire pit. Some have covered picnic shelters but not all. Most of these also have space for tents.

Bathhouse: Is located in the center of the loop and was clean. Sites on the inside have paths leading to the bathhouse but if you are on the outside of the loop, access is via a path between sites 34 and 36 or sites 11 and 13. Three stalls, one sink, and one shower. One sink is not really adequate for 40 sites, but I did not encounter more than one other person at a time. Soap dispenser, rack, and air dryer. The way the water faucets are is wasteful: once you turn them on, they run for quite some time before turning off. Hot water was appreciated. Did not use the shower so cannot comment on that.

Activities: Several hiking trails. The most popular one is the waterfall trail, but you need to drive to the trailhead for this. It is paved for the first half mile (shortly after the petroglypghs) and then it is a rocky, gravel path. The waterfall only runs after heavy rain (I would think this would make access very challenging). There was water in the “pool” and it is scenic so it was worthwhile to go despite no running falls. There are restrooms, a picnic area and a playground near this trailhead. Some of the other trails are used by mountain bikers or horseback riders. The information you receive at check-in details the usage for each trail.

This campground was mainly an overnight as we continued to head west but I am glad we took the time to hike the waterfall trail before leaving. If you need groceries or other supplies, the town of Surprise, about 8 miles to the east, would have everything you need. Note there is a nearby air force base and you will hear jets flying by, although this was during daylight hours.