Don R.
Legend
LegendMesa-Apache Junction KOA
Good location. Well maintained. Great friendly staff. Rusty Buckel Saloon is nearby and Tortilla Flat and Canyon Lake is a beautiful 30 drive. Lost Dutchman and Goldfield Ghost Town is 5 miles.
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Lost Dutchman State Park Campground and Mesa-Apache Junction KOA both feature glamping accommodations within easy reach of Superior, Arizona. The KOA offers several cabin glamping options with modern amenities, while Lost Dutchman provides more rustic canvas accommodations with spectacular mountain views. Each glamping site includes comfortable bedding, climate control features, and private outdoor spaces where guests can enjoy the desert landscape. One visitor noted, "The individual sites are spacious with wonderful views of Lost Dutchman surroundings. There's full bathrooms, showers, and campfires." Upper Pinal Campground also houses more secluded glamping options beneath the pines at 5,900 feet elevation for those seeking cooler temperatures and forest surroundings.
The glamping accommodations provide convenient access to numerous hiking trails within the Superstition Mountains, with several trailheads accessible directly from the campgrounds. Guests can explore the iconic Flatiron Mountain or venture along Wind Cave Trail from Usery Mountain Regional Park. The Tonto National Forest connections allow for extended backcountry adventures. A recent visitor mentioned, "We would definitely stay here again - maybe in early March so we can see the wildflowers blooming!" Picacho-Tucson NW KOA supplements their luxury camping with a year-round heated pool and hot tub. Most glamping sites remain open throughout the year, though Pioneer Pass accommodations operate seasonally from May through November due to their higher elevation and potential winter weather conditions.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Superior (12)
1. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
"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."
15 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $35 - $99 / night
2. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA
"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."
3. Pioneer Pass Campground
"The campground is nestled in a secluded canyon amongst the Ponderosa Pines and next to an intermittent mountain stream."
"There are 17-21 sites dispersed & in groups that include cement picnic tables, metal ring fire pits, and some sites also have Bear Boxes. There are 3-4 outhouses, no running water or amenities."
4. Usery Mountain Regional Park
"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"
5. Upper Pinal Campground
"To the South is Unit 1 (where we stayed) and it’s an uphill driveway with a raised area with a fire pit and metal picnic table."
"If you're afraid of heights this might not be the drive you want to take as most of the way you are looking off the side of the mountain with no rails."
6. Windy Hill Campground
"Make sure you secure EVERYTHING at your camp or you will come back to an unpleasant surprise when you return from you lake fun. There were no hook-ups where we were, but we didn't need then anyway."
"We wanted to get close to the water but that was not what we ended up doing. We had to drive to take our kayaks to the water. There was an old cost ramp there but is was completely unusable."
38 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $25 - $50 / night
7. Picacho-Tucson NW KOA
"Excellent facilities- laundry, bathrooms, pool area, dog run, and clear tent spots."
"This place had a very friendly staff and the new own is on sight and working to make it even better. Our stay was 3 days, 2 Night and we enjoyed the weekend."
8. Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds
"Biggest downside it is RIGHT off the highway so expect road noise. About the loop (single spaces called Brundrett 1): There are 12 spaces with co-ed bathrooms (toilet only)."
"The campground is right off the highway so there was a fair amount of traffic noise, but not unbearable."
1 Site AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $16 - $150 / night
9. Sun Life RV Resort
10. Second Campground
"They do have a bathroom. It does make for a relaxing night after a short hike to the falls. The road back is a dirt road with a cliff on one side. Saw cars back there so not a bad road."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 1 hr 40 min from Tucson, AZ
- 2 hrs 9 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 41 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
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Glamping Reviews near Superior, AZ
196 Reviews of 12 Superior Campgrounds
- Don R.Legend
Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
Great hiking. Decent size campsites.
Holly F.
TravelerLost Dutchman State Park Campground
Nice size camp sites. Beautiful scenery. Showers.
Rex W.
GuideLost Dutchman State Park Campground
Beautiful
I stayed here while traveling from Yellowstone NP to my home in Florida. I love the desert as long as it isn’t summer. While it was still warm here it wasn’t wilting heat. And the view is Superstitious Mountains was fantastic.
Elizabeth P.
ScoutMesa-Apache Junction KOA
Convenient
Everything you need minus the restaurant at this location. Easy in and out. Convenient to the city necessities. Helpful and friendly staff.
Bill H.TravelerMesa-Apache Junction KOA
really nice campground and store
very nice store and pool. clean campground
- LLeonard H.
RangerLost Dutchman State Park Campground
Beautiful Clean Scenic w Hiking Trails
Easy access via paved roads and paved pads. Raked decomposed granite around picnic table and fire pit. Free showers. Clean restrooms. Scenic views of mountains. Nice sunset. Marked hiking trails.
Orin A.ScoutMesa-Apache Junction KOA
Great people
Very relaxing not far from shopping and restaurants. I left stuff at the campground and had no problems
Jim G.GuideLost Dutchman State Park Campground
Gorgeous views of the panoramic desert
We stopped here on a short trip just to experience the Arizona high country.
Amazing views!
A little warmer than we're used to, but that was not unexpected.
Guide to Superior
Located in central Arizona's rugged mountain terrain, Superior offers desert camping at elevations ranging from 2,400 to 5,900 feet. The area experiences dramatic temperature variations with summer highs reaching 105°F, while higher elevation sites like Upper Pinal and Pioneer Pass remain 15-20 degrees cooler. Winter camping at lower elevations stays relatively mild, though higher sites often close from November through April due to snow.
What to do
Hike Wind Cave Trail: Located in Usery Mountain Regional Park, this moderately difficult 3.2-mile round trip hike provides desert views without extensive climbing. "This is a lovely regional park to stay in. The sites are well maintained and the visitor center is worth a look. Wonderful hiking trails around the park," notes Christine S.
Explore cliff dwellings: The Tonto National Monument near Windy Hill Campground showcases Puebloan cliff dwellings from the 13th century. "Across the road lies the Tonto National Monument which shows off some terrific examples of early Puebloan cliff dwellings. The mountains surrounding the area are stunning, and there are some fantastic hiking trails in the area," writes Shari G.
Experience mountain vistas: Drive the switchback roads to Pioneer Pass Campground for cooler temperatures and panoramic views. "The trip to the top of Pinal Mountains is a journey, very cool and beautiful scenic views, the road is not the best, especially if you don't have a higher clearance vehicle," advises Michael L.
What campers like
Pine forest camping close to Phoenix: Upper elevation sites provide a forest experience within a two-hour drive. "I love that there is a free campground in the pines less than 2 hours from the valley," explains Krista Z. about Timber Camp Recreation Area.
Desert wildlife viewing: Lost Dutchman State Park Campground offers opportunities to spot desert wildlife. "Heard some coyotes in the night, which was exciting. Enjoyed hiking the trails and exploring the landscape," shares Rebecca G.
Spacious glamping accommodations: "Our site #48 Buckhorn was really spacious and private. Great views all around. Table and fire pit. The park has tons of trails for hiking and MTN biking," describes Julie F. about her experience at Usery Mountain Regional Park.
What you should know
Reservation requirements vary significantly: While established campgrounds like Mesa-Apache Junction KOA and Lost Dutchman require advance booking during winter months, dispersed sites at higher elevations operate first-come, first-served. "Suggest you make reservations well ahead for busy winter months!" advises Debbie W.
Road conditions limit access: Upper Pinal Campground sits at the end of challenging mountain roads. "Probably beautiful. Had to turn around and drive all the way back. Do not go unless you have a 4x4 or are positive about the condition at the top. It was 67° in Globe this day. I have an E350 dually and I was sliding," cautions Thomas P.
Generator noise at some locations: "I went for a 45-minute walk around the campground, and counted 13 different generators all going at different frequencies. It was not unlike a walk in a pleasant park while the maintenance staff gather all the leaves with the power of multiple leaf blowers," reports Shari G. about Windy Hill Campground.
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