Best Tent Camping near Topawa, AZ

Recent Tent Reviews in Topawa

126 Reviews of 4 Topawa Campgrounds

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  judson B.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 14, 2025

  Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

  Crowded and dirty

  First time at BLM. Crowded. Dirty. Lots of broken glass and I have dogs. Right off highway so car noise. Looking for a better spot.

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  Helen W.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 15, 2024

  Gilbert Ray Campground

  almost glamping

  stayed for 1 night in December. very easy to reserve online, paid $36/night. neighbors were quiet and respectful. bathroom very clean and well stocked with soap and paper towels. can hear coyotes at nighttime. perfect place to watch the sunset. fires not allowed unfortunately. had water spouts here and there for washing dishes.

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  Debra H.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 9, 2024

  Camp Saguaro

  Clean, quiet, charming

  The owner and host are friendly and helpful. They have nice hot showers, laundry facilities, dish washing stations, and fire rings. My spot had a hummingbird feeder. Would stay here again!

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  peter S.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 30, 2024

  Gilbert Ray Campground

  Great stay

  Some spots vary is size so make sure your rig can fit. Also some more difficult to back up into.

  Great staff and clean bathrooms.

  Also many spigots dispersed so filling you tanks or getting water not too much an issue. I used 100 ft of hose to refill

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 28, 2024

  Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

  Trash camping close to tucson

  SNYDER HILL BLM DISPERSED.

  Recently posted basic camping info about this place close to Tucson west side at Ajo Hwy 86. . Some commenters got upset that I had mentioned this spot on a FB dispersed camping page, as if it was a secret or a pristine location! Hah!

  REALITY update: This place is a 100% CRAP HOLE and should be shutdown by the BLM. Full of marginal rundown vehicles and homeless tent campers. Trash and glass everywhere. Hwy 86 noise 24/7, recreational shooters constant adj somewhere.

  Note that the State of AZ closed and fenced off their adj section two years ago, and another BLM parcel to east past the fire station was closed to camping last year. Time for this crap hole place to be shutdown, imo.

  Some pics of the trash noticed.

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  Cathy E.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 25, 2024

  Camp Saguaro

  Cute Cozy Camp

  The hosts are lovely and the mercantile is adorable. The grounds are exceptionally well kept and everything is clean and tidy. There is a community fire pit for campers to enjoy together or fire pits at each site to enjoy on your own. Showers, restroom, laundry, and water! Lovey Dovey was a little tight for my 9.5 Ft tall 21 Ft long campervan but it was a wonderful spot. I think all the spots might be nice though!

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  Silas T.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 14, 2024

  Pipeline Road BLM Camping

  I like it!

  Dispersed BLM camping folks the main road in has a pretty good little drop-down I wouldn't take a big rig past the first area on the right there's some pretty good dips in the main road going further back that big bridge are not going to like nor long trailers if you're at a vehicle you'll be all right. Not really a area you want to be in if there's going to be a lot of rain and there are cattle.

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  Scarlett D.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 1, 2024

  Kokopelli Gardens

  Amazing place

  The campgrounds are surrounded by coyote song throughout the night. Hardly any light pollution and the hosts are incredible!!! Sinks with drinkable water. Showers. They provide a tote full of goodies like plates and what not. There's a pen type area for the dogs to play in. And Tim and Victoria are so sweet!!! Highly recommend.

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  ron R.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 31, 2024

  Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

  Very easy access many spots to camp

  Very easy access relatively close to shopping. Out of the way. However there is a light to moderate amount of garbage. It is near a highway and you do hear traffic. Extremely easy to access and there are many spots and the land is pretty full of campers some look like their full-timers or permanent the sign does say 14 day limit. I saw two tent campers as well. There are two or three entrances all on the same road and the camping area is cordoned off with a metal cable so the land cannot be used as a drive-thru or pass through area. The weather is moderate in the 70s during the day down to the lower 50s at night I got here the day before Halloween.

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  Mateo S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 8, 2024

  Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park

  Beautiful views from the remote wilderness

  I have lived here for 10 months now, and love the place. Like any campground, there are malcontents that will complain about little things like not being pampered or catered to. The reality is that this is a relatively remote place where you absolutely must be self-sufficient to a large degree. There has not been full-time management until recently, but the new management team are very attentive and reasonable. Since the ranch has been under new management many of the so-called bad influences have left. If you love natural beauty, privacy, and solitude, and are willing to make some sacrifices of comfort, this is the perfect place.

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  Pol G.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 2, 2024

  Gilbert Ray Campground

  Quiet and Well Maintained

  I came here at the beginning of September 2024 and stayed for one night only. My spot has Shore Power (15,30,50), but you need to fill up your water tank before parking your trailer. If you select a site near a water source, that's fine, which I did. All roads are one way, and that's why they called a loop. I stayed at Loop A. Make sure you make your reservation online before going there. I bet this campground is packed in wintertime. By the way, their office is closed during off-season. If you arrive during this period, you'll help yourself locate your campground number. And you can just go online and pay your fees.

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  Cory

  Scout

  

  Sep. 6, 2024

  Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park

  Very disorganized and people and volunteers there aren't very nice

   Upon entering it was dirty and restrooms not clean. I never received info they claimed was sent, so went on a hunch. It was dirty, dogs off leash and poop everywhere. Trash disposal area was unclean attracting insects and bugs and wildlife. People living there were not nice or clean. Staff was not friendly either. We decided to leave early. Found place 20 miles away that is wonderful by comparison. Advise trying elsewhere.

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  Joe H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 22, 2024

  Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park

  Wolf's in sheep's clothing, Beware

  Place is a nightmare. Have police report from requiring police to escort due to harassment from disturbed owners. Dog was bitten by pit bull, owner did nothing but blame me and call me mentally ill. Very sick thing. Horrible road, brown water and a homeless camp setting. Go for a drive through first. And rules aren't followed. Owners Michelle and Jim even harassed the police officer, which caused me to make multiple trips to Colorado to leave. I walked away from a home, ATV and 5th wheel just to get away from these people. It's like hell on earth with demonic people.... Good luck should you go, you'll need it. Owner also posted a response comment with lies calling me names etc. These are sick evil people who will harm you, caution. Check police report from April 17th with sheriff dept.

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  keith H.

  Scout

  

  May. 15, 2024

  Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park

  Dirty wolf's in sheep's clothing

   Beware, it's foul in every way. People 55 plus still drugging and drinking. Dog poop all over, dogs not following rules and many pit bulls (my dog bite by pit bull) owner refused to help causing my move by police escort. It's a complete nightmare you'll become trapped in.. many better places close by. Picture is of my dog after going to vet in Colorado for dog bite. Owner uses the attackers owner to baby sit his dogs, so he defended her! Imagine that. Owner harassing caused police escort to move, he harassed cop too. A very sick and sad pathetic place... Truth stings sometimes.. sorry to be negative, but if it saves kind folks time and money I'm okay with it.

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  Angela C.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 8, 2024

  Gilbert Ray Campground

  Desert campground w spectacular landscape

  Gilbert Ray campground integrates the beautiful desert environment seamlessly with the campsites, which are very generous in size. Some reviews seem to suggest that sites are really backcountry and private, but I wouldn’t say that - most of the landscaping is low so you definitely see your neighbor and you can hear the cars on the nearby road.

  We reserved ahead of time (I didn’t have a problem with the online system, but I did read a lot of complaints). We showed up after hours and I felt the information at the Administration Office was really straightforward, but I got stuck behind two sets of campers who couldn’t figure out what to do or where to go and seemed to expect me to walk them through the after-hours process. In general, most of the campers were older and we didn’t see a single family.

  That may be in part because the chief amenity is the landscape and proximity to the Desert Museum and SNP. Sites have electric hook-ups and there is a bathroom, but no site water hook-ups and no showers. On our way out we drove to the dump station (located at a different loop) and water was available at that location.

  The only other consideration is be careful what route you choose to enter the park. We started traveling according to directions only to realize it wasn’t recommended by the Park that RVs over 24 feet take that particular road.

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  Jennifer M.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 20, 2024

  Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

  Very busy with what looked like full time residents

  I can’t say for sure because there is a posted 14 day limit but it looked like many of the people where living there are a permanent basis. Site is small and there is no privacy.

  As a solo female, I didn’t stay here. I drove over to Ironwood NM and camped there instead.

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  Hannah T.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 20, 2024

  Gilbert Ray Campground

  Out In It

  This campground is so cool!!! I prefer to be in nature while camping and this is it! You really feel like you’re in the desert. Sites provide some privacy and aren’t right up on each other. Quiet and relaxing. Good accessibility to the NP. I would definitely return.

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  Ashlee G.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 20, 2024

  Gilbert Ray Campground

  Great stay amongst the saguaros!

  Enjoyed this campsite and all it has to offer - electrical hookup for our RV, a dump station, several drinking water spigots around the loop, and hiking trails all around. Easy to get to, easy to park and level. Our rig is about 38 feet total. So close to the national park & easy to ride in for hikes or exploring! Would definitely return.

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  Loren O.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 20, 2024

  Gilbert Ray Campground

  Organized and clean tent camping

  Loved this spot for a night. Practically in the NP, hard to tell the park bounds of Saguaro. Camp hosts were orderly and extremely friendly and available. Grounds were tidy! Bathrooms were clean. Felt really safe as a solo camper. Tent only sites are secluded to themselves. I was in B2 and I’d book that one or B3 if I ever go back. This tent site cluster has a little shade whereas the other two tent sites down the road are pretty exposed.

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  Henry E.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 11, 2024

  Ragged Top Rd Dispersed

  Peacefully Quiet, Awesome Views

  Great raised up spot that allows for a full vista of the surrounding mountains and thousands of saguaros. Not a single person drove past the site during the weekend. Overlooks the Pinal County Airport and plane graveyard (this can be seen on the drive in, or with binoculars directly from the site). Adequately lifted 4x4 needed to reach.

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  Esther S.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 29, 2024

  Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

  Ok

  Don't go if it rained that day! Clay mud all over. We arrived late dusk and couldn't see well. We have 4 wheels truck and still got stuck in the mud. Next morning most of the water had seeped in the ground... 9am tried to move.... no luck. Another camper offered wood boards... we'll see. If it would have been dry, it would be a great easy spot to use.

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  Garrett L.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 19, 2024

  Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

  EASY EASY EASY. Just pack in and PACK OUT

  Would recommend pulling in during the day when you have some sunlight. GREAT little hill to hike with a very defined rocky trail. Plenty of fire rings. Do your part and pick up some of the trash! It's such a well-trafficked area that the trash really piles up.

  Great little gas station close with water and propane refill stations. Walmart not far either.

  Pretty good access to Saguaro NP, less than a 30-minute drive to the visitor center and even closer to the Tuscon Mountain Range.

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  Marlo C.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 10, 2024

  Tierra De La Paz

  Peaceful and Serene

  Large desert landscaped site, neat bbq area, swinging bench. I really loved this place- the owner was super nice . It is apparent they take pride in their land and they have fixed it up nicely.

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  Scott K.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 12, 2023

  Gilbert Ray Campground

  Great views and beautiful campground.

  Only issue with the site was traffic noise. Was woken up by loud exhausts/tire squealing at 3 & 4 am.

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  dustin W.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 10, 2023

  Gilbert Ray Campground

  Great spot for the money

  No water at the site but there are full stations within the park. For the price, you get a great view and a wide open quite spot.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 8, 2023

  Garden of Peden

  Camping near Saguaro National Park

  Jake from the Dyrt here!  The Garden of Peden is now accepting bookings from the Dyrt!  Check them out and share your trip on the Dyrt!

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  Greg L.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 29, 2023

  Pipeline Road BLM Camping

  Nice BLM free dispersed

  Entrance to pipeline road is not marked and difficult to enter and exit safely, about .6 tens mile in from cattleguard on Avra Valley road. Sites are about 1/2 mile in till a big dip wash that restricts most TTs and RVs. Cell is good but adjacent target shooting on State Land is a constant issue