Join the fun near Sun Valley. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Sun Valley campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Sun Valley, AZ. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
$22 - $170 / night
"And the closest site to Water Wheel which is about ten miles away and Arizona’s best kept secret."
"Nature's Playground: The campground's proximity to swimming holes, hiking trails, and the charming town of Payson provides endless opportunities for exploration and adventure."
"Great place, laundry, pool and close to town. Each spot is level and very clean restrooms. We spent two months there while my husband received treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix."
"This is also right near the dog pin area.
You are off a major road so near by shopping is a breeze but you will not be forced to hear the traffic so no worries there."
$24 - $80 / night
"I have been coming here since i was a kid, my parents made sure we come here every year in the summer to enjoy cooler Arizona weather."
"This is a good campsite just a short drive from Phoenix. Campsites are on the smaller side and close to each other so would recommend mid-week camping over weekend."
"The woods were awesome and very little noise besides cars driving along the road. Thr road was a very easy drive. Only downside is the campsite was very close to the road."
"This is just a dirt road off of the highway."
$22 - $100 / night
"This is one of my personal favorite campsites in Arizona, for many reasons. It's very clean, with drinking water and well maintained toilets/trash facilities."
"The only drawback to this popular weekend campground near the Mogollon rim, is its proximity to the highway."
$35 / night
"The lake is in walking distance with rentable boats and swimming. The site was a drive up, with a table and pit."
"We found a spot close to the bathroom the toilets didn't smell. The lake was beautiful however wheelchair access isn't the greatest. I lucky had my off road tires on."
"Worth the drive! Woods Canyon Lake is closest ‘store’ so come prepared. Lake, trails, views, and off-roading!"
"This lake was amazing! We camped a short distance (about a mile up the hill) away from the lake where we had a completely secluded campsite and the boys built an incredible rock campfire pit!"
$20 / night
"Sometimes you come across a campground that makes you feel like you are 12 again, just hanging out with the family in the beautiful surroundings of the Arizona Rim Country, roasting marshmallows."
"It was clean, and very well situated near the trail. Though the ground was slightly uneven and parking our truck was a challenge, it was comfortable and well laid out."
"I’ve camped here twice and not only it’s great spot for the kids to roam around, it’s also nice having the lake close by."
"Most of the campsites closer to the lake entrance were designed to have multiple tents. There was loud music and gunshots (even though there is no target shooting allowed) well past midnight."
$8 / night
"Easy access to surrounding areas. Only problem is the proximity to the road with a lot of ATV/UTV and general traffic who seldom follow the speed restrictions."
"Despite evidence nearby of past burning (plenty of dead trees), Kehl Springs campground is situated in a healthy stand of mature ponderosa next to a small meadow, which is fed by the slightly stagnant"
ScoutWe are in a 35' class A towing a jeep. No problem getting to the end of the road. Only one other camper. Breezy and quiet.
GuideLots of spots are right by next to another camp. But the location is decently dispersed and it was such a great time. In the end of May this site was very cold at night.
ScoutAwesome secluded campground! Was a bit littered in one particular spot away from some sites but overall good. Not much foliage coverage so if intending to bring pets, best done in cooler months or with RV (could easily make it to this site).
We went over Memorial Day weekend. It was nice and cool during the nights but near unbearable at times when not down at west clear creek or without a portable fan for us and animals. Would come back again earlier or later in year.
Fair amount wildlife seen but mainly all ground critters.
Getting down to West clear creek down bull pen rd, best suited for trucks or other HCV’s. Some small sedans down in the canyon but seemed to have much a harder time going down and coming out.
ScoutI needed a spot to camp out before heading into Taylor early AM. Right off the road, I stayed in the first spot with a 16' livestock trailer. Easy to get in and out, road ain't terrible. Would bring the family back for some boondocking in our camper. Despite being the first spot closest to the road, so few cars pass here I rarely noticed.
Scout看起来是个很棒的露营地点搜索资源！我喜欢它把最受欢迎的公园、城市和森林一一列出来。下次计划旅行时一定要用这个。
GuideWonderful campground. We used our national park pass for a discount. Potable water hookups if you’re running low. We got there after office closing hours, but the site has a kiosk for after hours tickets. Very quiet, woodsy and peaceful. Burn restrictions are in effect at this time, but make sure you check when you arrive. The rv sites include picnic table, lantern hook, grill and fire pit.
GuidePulled in after 10:30 pm and could tell right away the area was quiet, likely because there’s no highway signage, making it a not-so-obvious place to camp.
Didn’t make it to the canyon overlook due to the road being a bit rutted out by water. The road is perfectly described by other reviewers. Wouldn’t recommend for super long wheel-bases that don’t have added ground clearance. Our Ford 350 Transit Extended van could handle the roughness of the road, however the long wheelbase nearly high centered us on the humps and dips a few times.
We ended up pulling a few hundred yards from the highway in and found multiple spots to sleep with no one else around. We were surprised how quiet it was for nearly being a Saturday in mid-May and being so close to Phoenix. And it’s true what they say about the elk, take it easy if you’re driving the highway after dark.
Could slightly hear cars drive by on the highway, but the wind blowing thru the ponderosas downed that out pretty well. Slept great!
TravelerThis was a nice spot with a handful of other marked camp sites. The campers before me left some trash and if I had gloves I would have removed it but alas. It's right at the lake too. Just a quick 2 min drive down the road to the trail entrance or further up to a different lake trail entrance and you're set. The lake itself doesn't have "beach" area per se. It's quite rocky but for the nimble it's not too bad and there are lots of flat rocks to sit on.
It's pack in and pack out so be aware of that. There were 2 different toilet but they're gross and not maintained.
RangerThree parking lots open for "dispensed camping". Third one is largest. Each has pit toilets. Stairs down to river er beach. Quiet, only one other camper in May. Water still a bit cold.
Camping near Sun Valley, Arizona, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping around Sun Valley, AZ, offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next outdoor getaway.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Sun Valley, AZ offers a wide range of camping options, with 259 campgrounds and RV parks near Sun Valley, AZ and 116 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sun Valley, AZ is Houston Mesa Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 37 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 116 free dispersed camping spots near Sun Valley, AZ.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Sun Valley, AZ that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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