Best Tent Camping near Topawa, AZ

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Best Tent Sites Near Topawa, AZ (3)

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      1. Tumacacori Mountains

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      Tumacacori, Arizona

      Mountain range within the Nogales Ranger District which lies just west of Interstate 19 and extends southward to the International border.

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      2. Garden of Peden

      1 Review
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      4 Saves
      Marana, Arizona

      Connect with nature when camping with friends

      Peden is connecting individuals of all ages and fueling love for wildlife and nature herself.

      Occasional free campouts with activities and special guests are hosted to encourage outdoor exposure and experiences.

      Peden is a cherished land which has been certified as protected Wildlife Habitat. A place for humans, nature, and animals to coexist.

      Be mindful of the animals who share the environment and respect that you are a guest in their home during your stay.

      Please clean up and care for nature so we can continue to offer respite for the community and our beloved travelers within the garden of peden.

      Thank you for booking us!

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      $13 - $20 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews in Topawa

      118 Reviews of 3 Topawa Campgrounds


      • Scarlett D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Kokopelli Gardens
        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.

      • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area
        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.

      • Mateo S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park
        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.

      • Pol G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        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.

      • Cory
        Camper-submitted photo from Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park
        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.

      • Joe H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park
        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.

      • keith H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park
        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.

      • Angela C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        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.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area
        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.

      • Hannah T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        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.

      • Ashlee G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        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.

      • LThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        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.

      • Henry E.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Ragged Top Rd Dispersed
        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.

      • Esther S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area
        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.

      • Garrett L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area
        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.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Tierra De La Paz
        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.

      • Scott K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        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.

      • dThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        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.

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from Garden of Peden
        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!

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from Tierra De La Paz
        Sep. 8, 2023

        Tierra De La Paz

        Desert Camping with Nearby Activities

        Jake from the Dyrt here!  Tierra De La Paz is a quiet desert camp to enjoy the serenity of the open space.  Check them out and share your experience on the Dyrt!

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        Apr. 30, 2023

        Gilbert Ray Campground

        Outstanding desert camping

        We made a last minute change in our itinerary and decided to swing through Tucson to check out Saguaro Ntl Park. We had no reservations and arrived after dark, hoping to get one of the campsites for walk-ins (the entire H loop is first come first served). We were surprised to find the entire campground nearly empty and we were able to stay in a spacious and mostly level site in the A Loop with amazing views in all directions and hardly any neighbors.

        In addition to visiting the Saguaro Ntl Park west side, we spent the better part of a day at the nearby Desert Museum which was fantastic.

        This county park was nicer than many state and federal campgrounds we’ve visited, well worth the $20.

      • Tyler D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        Apr. 16, 2023

        Gilbert Ray Campground

        Enchanting AF

        Gorgeous campground, from the saguaros all the way down to the bathroom signage. We stayed for a couple of nights in the A loop, which gave us 30amp service (needed for heat) and plenty of solar. Getting our 27' trailer and full-size truck into the spot wasn't super easy: the campground road is narrow, and we really wanted to avoid damaging cacti. 

        Once in the spot, though, we loved it. Our butt faced open desert, and we got a beautiful show each night as the golden mountains went red and faded to black. You're right in amongst the cacti here, which helps you feel like you're IN the desert, even when you have neighbors 30 feet away.

        Great access to Saguaro NP's West Side, though this isn't a great campground for biking and only so-so for hiking. Unbeatable at this price or even twice it (but don't tell them that!).

      • Gary H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area
        Apr. 3, 2023

        Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

        Great Dry Camp at BLM Camp

        Lots of campers here, but everyone keeps to themselves out here, you can only stay 14 days straight. 2 gas stations near by less then a 1/2 a mile away. Camp fires allowed and all animals have to be leashed. Small cave on the mountain next to it and trails to go on, plus dirt riding also. Liked it a lot.

      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area
        Feb. 24, 2023

        Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

        An ok stop for a night's rest

        It's an easy place to find, close to the highway. Take a hike to the top of the hill for a great view of the valley. Crowded when we were here. Go around the hill there are more spots and less people..



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