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Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping offers horse group camping with good-sized corrals and water available directly at the corrals. The sites provide ample space for horse trailers, particularly on the pit side of the camping area. Horse owners can stay for a week or longer at this campground, which features clean restrooms and showers within walking distance of the equestrian area. Sites are hard-packed dirt and adequately spaced, with dry camping sites positioned farther apart than the electric/water sites that back up to the town's small railroad tracks. The campground charges $20-30 per night depending on hookup needs, making it a practical alternative when nearby Lost Dutchman State Park is full.
Direct trail access from the Goldfield horse camp connects riders to excellent riding terrain in the Superstition Mountain area. The campground serves as a convenient starting point for exploring the surrounding desert landscape, with trails leading directly out from the camp. Riders commonly spot wildlife including roadrunners, quail, doves and rabbits while traversing the trails. Coyotes can occasionally be heard howling in the distance at night, adding to the desert experience. Goldfield's location adjacent to the ghost town attraction allows campers to walk directly into town after returning from trail rides. The proximity to Lost Dutchman State Park provides additional riding opportunities, though campers should note that the nearby attraction does generate some noise that carries into the campground.
"It kind of poked off the main loop away from other neighbors which is why we picked it, very close to the mtb trail and easy access to the trail leading to siphon draw. Very little shade."
"One of my favorite trails in Arizona."
from $35 - $99 / night
Check Availability"Outstanding layout, great hosts, spectacular location. "
"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."
"So close to Phoenix with conveniences nearby. The views in all sites are amazing with sunsets that are breathtaking. There is a camp host (me : ) and we're going to tackle the roads soon. "
"Very close to popular hiking trails. We enjoyed the rustic campsite. The camp host was very friendly and helpful (Darell)."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"Great spots for your horse and trailer. Good size corral. More space on the pit side. Stay a week or month! Great trails out from camp. Water at corrals."
"It was fun to walk right up to the town and walk around. Cowboy Dan who owns and runs the steakhouse is hilarious and his wait staff was helpful and accommodating."
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Gorgeous views, very spaced out sites, and access to great mountain biking and hiking trails. Even the overflow area where we had to spend a couple of nights has a very nice bathroom and shower."
"Lots of trails for all skill sets. Snake and gia display. A very large park. Close to everything."
from $32 / night
Check Availability"This campground is found between the town's of Superior and Miami, Arizona, so if you are not am experienced camper, you could always drive to town in a pinch if you needed something or forgot something"
"Was paved road to campground entrance. Road a little bumpy in park but very doable with any camper. We have 23ft trailer and had no problems. Really enjoyed it night there."
"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."
"A water spigot was nearby with great water. We were fortunate to have inherited a host named Larry who was there for a few months because Covid prevented him from traveling to Europe. "
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"If you want to be more secluded keep following the shore line NW, however the more you travel the more ground clearance you’ll need so bring a vehicle with a little off road abilities of you want to be"
"Winter and spring, lake levels are low, which provides access to Camp near the water. I was able to find a relatively flat spot for my 38' fifth wheel."
"Close to hwy 60 so you hear the traffic go by. Super convenient to be close to the trail head as we’re hiking in the morning. And of course, it’s free ☺️"
ScoutGreat location! Nice views of the compound which normally hosts car and horse shows. Electric and water available as hookup. Common dump site available upon entry as well as during your stay. Fabulous shopping restaurants all in close proximity in North Scottsdale. Also convenient to highway system!
GuideOur site was at the top of the loop closest to Mts but furthest from restrooms. It was a 1/3 mile hike to restrooms. Keep that in mind with kids! Our site itself (120) was perfect for one tent and our car. It kind of poked off the main loop away from other neighbors which is why we picked it, very close to the mtb trail and easy access to the trail leading to siphon draw. Very little shade. Actually close to park edge we could see peoples houses to the SE. would camp at this campground again, but for this site would do RV with own restroom. Even in late April early May need EZ up for shade or almost too hot. Fun family stuff at ghost town across the highway.
TravelerGreat spots for your horse and trailer. Good size corral. More space on the pit side. Stay a week or month! Great trails out from camp. Water at corrals. Nice showers and restroom a short walk away. Plan to go back!!
RangerThe have a few electric and water sites, then more dry sites. Also horse corals, its neat being able to walk right into town, well worth a stop, sites are hard dirt, but adequate, spaced a little more apart on the dry sites, the electric/water sites back up to the town small railroad tracks and are much closer together. This is a great alternative when the lost Dutchman is full. 20 dollars to dry camp, but being able to walk into town was pretty cool. Seen roadrunner, quail, and doves, rabbits. A few coyotes howled at the moon at night, which was pretty cool to, off in the distance. I'd stay here again for the convenience.
RangerOutstanding layout, great hosts, spectacular location. Good hiking and sites nearby whether you are looking for lakes, wild mustangs in the Salt River, a scenic drive to Tortilla Flats or just enjoying the Arizona weather.
Hiking in the park to accommodate all levels.
Campsites are well maintained. Quiet in the evenings. Could not ask for more.
GuideWhile working on the Woodbury Wildland Fire here in Arizona my Ambulance was staged at Oak Flat Campground. It was nothing but desert, a few picnic tables, with some trees with nice shade and two bathrooms. It’s probably the least nicest campground I’ve been to. Luckily we weren’t staying there for the night just parked there during the day. It appeared to be free, it was a decent distance off the main highway. If you’re just looking for a place to stop and rest for the night then it’s not a bad spot but I wouldn’t take my family there for a vacation.
TravelerDid a quick overnight trip. Easy to access in any vehicle. If you want to be more secluded keep following the shore line NW, however the more you travel the more ground clearance you’ll need so bring a vehicle with a little off road abilities of you want to be away from the trailers and RVS. Tons of pre made stone fire pits all over to adopt as your own. Bathrooms and trash drop off at the entrance. Overall great scenic spot. Hate seeing trash anywhere, unfortunately there was some left from previous campers (slobs). Tonto pass needed.
GuideOak Flat is a Forest Service campground in the Tonto National Forest and is about 90 minutes from Phoenix. It's a short distance off a windy mountain highway which means it's easy to get to but traffic can be heard from camp. (Luckily it's not a busy interstate and traffic is pretty infrequent at night.) It's not spectacular location but there are decent views of the oak scrub desert surrounding the camp.
There are a handful of campsites with picnic tables and firepits, plus several flat and open areas for RVs or tent cities. Some sites are open and others have a few shady tree for hammocks, slacklines, and more. There is a bathroom which was clean and well-stocked with toilet paper, despite the campground being quite full when I stayed here for a few nights in April. There is no water, however, so be prepared with as much as you'll need. The elevation is just shy of 4,000' which means nights are typically a few degrees cooler than in the Phoenix area.
There are no hiking trails from the campground but there is a network of dirt roads which take you back into the desert scrub oak forest and through hundreds of bouldering problems of all levels. Just a few miles away, however, the Arizona Trail crosses the highway and heads north into the Superstition Wilderness.
This campsite is pretty basic but is a good place to kill some time, especially given that it's free! It's also a great place to set up your base camp if you want to do some bouldering.
ScoutLost Dutchman is one of the best campsites to wake up in. One of my favorite trails in Arizona.
Equestrian camping near Superstition Mountain provides access to desert trails with diverse terrain and wildlife viewing opportunities. The area sits at the edge of the Sonoran Desert with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 feet, creating temperature variations between campsites. Horse corrals and water access vary by location, with some campgrounds offering direct trail connections to riding areas.
Explore cliff dwellings: Visit Tonto National Monument near Windy Hill Campground to see early Puebloan structures. "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," notes Shari G.
Mountain biking: Access extensive trail networks from McDowell Mountain Regional Park with trails for various skill levels. "Miles of mountain biking trails which were spectacular. We've ridden lots of places and this is definitely one of my favorite. Trails are not difficult technically but a great workout and so pretty," shares Mike M.
Wildlife viewing: Look for desert animals during early morning or evening hours. "Heard some coyotes in the night, which was exciting. Enjoyed hiking the trails and exploring the landscape," mentions Rebecca G. about Lost Dutchman State Park Campground.
Spacious sites: Usery Mountain Regional Park offers well-spaced camping areas. "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," Julie F. reports.
Night sky views: Observe stars and silhouetted saguaros despite some light pollution. "You won't get a 'dark sky' night here, but the light noise from Phoenix makes for beautifully silhouetted saguaro cacti," Janet H. describes at Usery Mountain.
Water recreation: Bartlett Flat provides shoreline camping with lake access. "Little further back from where the RVs congregate, so it's quiet and peaceful, boat traffic isn't too bad and the shore line is great for kids to swim," shares B O.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially in winter. "Suggest you make reservations well ahead for busy winter months!" advises Debbie W. about Lost Dutchman State Park.
Ground conditions: Most sites feature hard-packed desert soil. "Sites are hard dirt, but adequate, spaced a little more apart on the dry sites," Beverly T. notes about Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping.
Wind exposure: Prepare for sudden weather changes and secure your equipment. "There was a storm that rolled in (not on the weather forecast!) It came in FAST! Fortunately we had easy up tents because we had to drop one down fast and put stuff on top of it," Amanda O. warns about Windy Hill Campground.
Shoreline options: Choose lake-adjacent sites for kids. "We love camping here, it's so close to home and it's dispersed! We usually camp right on the water. It can get really packed but we have never had bad neighbors," Alaina C. shares about Bartlett Flat.
Beginner-friendly horse trails: Peralta Regional Park Primitive Remote Campsites offers access to gentle terrain for novice riders. "Very close to popular hiking trails. We enjoyed the rustic campsite. The camp host was very friendly and helpful (Darell)," Julie F. reports.
Educational programs: Some parks offer ranger-led activities. "They offer tons of programs for everyone like night hikes and scorpion hunts," shares Jose G. about Usery Mountain Regional Park.
Site selection: Research campsite dimensions before booking. "Carefully review the site you select to be sure it will accommodate your rig. Roads are narrow and there are unforgiving drop offs on the sides," advises Terri D. about Lost Dutchman.
Hookup variations: Electric and water hookups vary between campgrounds. "No sewer, however electric and water are available and conveniently located. NO shade however and in the summer it is HOT! Desert surround's and lots you singing coyotes at night and early morning!" Larry G. explains about McDowell Mountain Regional Park.
Generator restrictions: Some campgrounds limit generator use while others have frequent generator noise. "Despite the area's abundance of sunshine, making it perfect to run your camping rig on solar, this place takes the prize for the most generator impacted site that we've ever stayed in our lifetimes, which is saying something," Shari G. notes about Windy Hill.
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