1 campground with availability this weekend
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."
Available this weekend
from $35 - $99 / night
"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
"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
"It IS a pretty nice though with tons of hiking/biking and I think equestrian trails."
"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."
from $32 / night
"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. "
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $50 / night
"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."
"There’s plenty of wildlife, from wild horses, roadrunners and even skunks and cows. The birds sing nicely if you don’t mind an early morning wake call."
"Box Bar shoreline is located right on the verde fiver. The parking/camping is about two minutes walking distance from the river. We didn’t camp, just came down for the day."
ScoutFYI- This is not a free dispersed campground as noted on the maps link. It’s a county run campground with a fee. It IS a pretty nice though with tons of hiking/biking and I think equestrian trails.
LegendGreat hiking. Decent size campsites.
GuideNice size camp sites. Beautiful scenery. Showers.
GuideI 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.
TravelerThis place is an absolute treasure!!!
There’s plenty of wildlife, from wild horses, roadrunners and even skunks and cows. The birds sing nicely if you don’t mind an early morning wake call.
The river runs well enough to float down stream on a tub. Some people bring paddle boards and cruise that way. Some people pull up a chair and sit by the banks. There’s a few places where you can swing from a rope and jump in the water. Warning though some areas are shallow so jump with caution.
The porta-potty’s are surprisingly well maintained. There’s a few large dumps so no reason to not pick up after ourselves.
It stays consistently busy with people coming and going throughout the day and a few camping the night.
Overall, it’s a great getaway for anyone in the valley.
LegendLarge private sites. Lots of trails for all skill sets. Snake and gia display. A very large park. Close to everything.
GuideWas 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. Was quiet and okafter unhooking drive around area a little. Quiet pretty. Highly recommend this spot. Free camping.
RangerQuite a few spots in this area, no problem coming in with our 2WD low clearance BUT do. It come here when it rains, looks like a lot mud and deep dirt. 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 ☺️
RangerHard to tell what this place would be like. It appears they’ve gotten an awful lot of rain and it’s washed out most of the paths and the road and there’s really deep standing water.
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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