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Best Equestrian Camping near Tortilla Flat, AZ

193 Reviews

Based on the campground data near Tortilla Flat, Arizona, equestrian camping options are limited, with none of the listed campgrounds explicitly featuring horse corrals or dedicated equestrian facilities. Several campgrounds in the surrounding area accommodate tent and RV camping with pets allowed, but lack specific horse amenities. McDowell Mountain Regional Park, located approximately 27 miles northwest of Tortilla Flat, offers camping with some trail access suitable for day rides. Usery Mountain Regional Park permits pets and provides water access, though it does not have dedicated horse facilities within the campground.

Trail riders exploring this region of Arizona should note that while Tonto National Forest surrounds Tortilla Flat with numerous equestrian trails, the campgrounds in immediate proximity lack horse-specific amenities such as corrals, hitching posts, or dedicated equestrian campsites. Primitive camping with horses may be possible on public lands with appropriate permits. The terrain varies from desert flats to mountainous trails, with seasonal water availability being a critical consideration when planning horseback excursions. Trailer parking is available at some trailheads, but overnight horse camping infrastructure is minimal compared to other Arizona destinations with established equestrian campgrounds.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Tortilla Flat, Arizona (17)

    1. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Superstition Mtn, AZ
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4485

    $35 - $99 / night

    "Route 88 will carry you through beautiful curvy mountain road over to canyon lake and Tortilla flats, well worth the drive. Lots of hiking from Lost Dutchman State Park."

    "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."

    2. Usery Mountain Regional Park

    35 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 984-0032

    "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."

    3. Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping

    4 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 983-0333

    $30 - $40 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    4. McDowell Mountain Regional Park

    19 Reviews
    Rio Verde, AZ
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 506-2930

    $32 / night

    "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 hiking and bike riding trails with a bike course! Playground. Pet friendly. Very clean and friendly hosts. Close to fountain hills if you need anything in town."

    5. Peralta Regional Park Primitive Remote Campsites

    3 Reviews
    Gold Canyon, AZ
    11 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "Very close to popular hiking trails. We enjoyed the rustic campsite. The camp host was very friendly and helpful (Darell)."

    6. Windy Hill Campground

    9 Reviews
    Roosevelt, AZ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 225-5395

    $25 - $50 / night

    "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. "

    7. Bartlett Flat

    15 Reviews
    Rio Verde, AZ
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 595-3300

    "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"

    "Great place to get a little bit off road but not really get too off road…."

    8. Oak Flat Campground

    10 Reviews
    Superior, AZ
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 402-6200

    "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"

    "We went for the day to explore the area due to it possibly being lost to the nearby copper mine soon. Didn't really have a destination other than to just hike and look around."

    9. Box Bar Shoreline Area and River Access Point

    2 Reviews
    Rio Verde, AZ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 595-3300

    "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."

    "At Box Bar there is a small dam that holds the water in just enough for a calm small lake to appear.  There is also quicker waters that can be kayaked or floated on."

    10. Sun Life RV Resort

    1 Review
    Mesa, AZ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 981-9500
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Tortilla Flat, AZ

193 Reviews of 17 Tortilla Flat Campgrounds

  • Bob L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 3, 2021

    Usery Mountain Regional Park

    Usery Mountain is an Awesome campground

    Outstanding 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.

  • Lisa S.
    Dec. 15, 2020

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Great Hiking

    Arizona State Park campgrounds are generally developed to maximize profit at the cost of minimizing camper experience. Lost Dutchman offers one bath house to service five or six loops of campsites piled one on top of the other. Because there are so many sites, the campground is managed like a military operation with untold Numbers of rules and regulations to understand and follow. If you fail to follow, a Ranger will be by to repremand and straighten you out. Coyoties are bold here and will enter your camp even if barking dogs attempt to deter. I reserved four nights but left after two. Tortilla Flat SP up in the Superstition Mountains NEAR Canyon Lake or BLM/National Forest dispersed camping is tmore to my liking.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 11, 2020

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Beautiful Views

    Beautiful views here, they have both water/electric sites plus dry campsites, all have views with picnic tables and fire ring grill grate. It had been 110 days since rain when we first arrived, so no fires first couple days, but they got rain yesterday 12/10/20 so we can have fires again. This is desert camping, the birds and everything in desert is happy about the rain. Goldfield old mining town is across the street, worth a visit as well for old western town lovers 1883 I believe. Route 88 will carry you through beautiful curvy mountain road over to canyon lake and Tortilla flats, well worth the drive. Lots of hiking from Lost Dutchman State Park. We have seen rabbits, roadrunners, doves, quail and a number other birds, early morning and evening hikes you will see plenty of creatures feeding off the desert. The Saguro cactus are incredible.

  • Alisa P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping

    Fun Ghost town and Camping

    We happened upon this cool campground on our way to the state park that doesn’t have check in until 2 even though when I called at 9 they had tons of sites open. The Goldmine sites are clean and level. All have fire pits and most have a picnic table. 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. They have train rides and you can visit a mine. The coffee shop opens at 9 and they have a great menu for breakfast, lunch and snack time. The restrooms are clean and the camp host was very helpful. We were able to unload our side by side and we traveled up to Tortilla Flats where you can have lunch and then onto Apache Lake and campground. That road does require 4 WD but we did see a Tesla on it so I guess if you like a challenge and don’t have 4WD then anything is possible!!
    Great spot and cheaper than the state park for dry camping $30 here and the same price for hook ups here $50.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 26, 2020

    WestWorld RV Park

    Westworld surprise

    Great 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!

  • Randall G.
    Jul. 6, 2022

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Stunning View Superstion Mts

    Our 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.

  • L
    Feb. 9, 2021

    Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping

    Goldfield Mine horse group camp

    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. Nice showers and restroom a short walk away. Plan to go back!!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 23, 2020

    Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping

    Stay right at Goldfield ghost town

    The 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.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Jul. 26, 2023

    Round Valley Remuda

    Camp with your horses

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  Round Valley Remuda has Electric, water and a Dump Station so you can enjoy your time on this beautiful farm, they even have a horse stall for rent if you want to bring the horses.  Check them out and make sure to share some pictures of your stay on the Dyrt!

Guide to Tortilla Flat

Arizona offers some fantastic opportunities for horse camping, allowing equestrians to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the great outdoors.

Equestrian campgrounds include spacious sites and essential amenities

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and corrals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Tortilla Flat, AZ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Tortilla Flat, AZ is Lost Dutchman State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 83 reviews.

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