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Looking for the best place to go car camping in Arizona? The Dyrt can help you find the best drive-in campsites for your next trip. At The Dyrt, you can find top-rated spots for drive-in or drive-up camping.

Arizona

The Best Car Camping in Arizona

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Tucker

The Best Car Camping Near Tucker, Arizona

Timber Camp Recreation Area has one of the most popular family and group campgrounds in the Tonto National Forest offering both day-use sites and over-night areas. Recreation Abundant recreation opportunities such as cross-country horseback riding, hiking, in-season hunting, exploring, off-highway vehicle use and wildlife viewing are in close proximity. In the spring, whitewater rafting trips on the Upper Salt River launch a mere 20-minute drive from the site. Brundrett 2 and the equestrian sites are excellent places to stage authorized outdoor group events (a separate permit may be required). While there are no dedicated equestrian trails, the surrounding terrain is ideal for cross-country horseback riding. Facilities Brundrett 2 is a group camping area available for advanced reservations for overnight and day use. The stay limit is 14 days, and trailers must be less than 45 feet. Brundrett 2 accommodates up to 150 people maximum and offers a large open gravel lot providing ample space for group activities. There is an open parking area for approximately 15 RVs or 25 passenger vehicles. Accessible vault toilets, campfire rings, grills, a pavilion and tables are provided. The equestrian site is available for advanced reservations for overnight and day use. This is a Non Electric site. Non-equestrian use is permitted. The stay limit is 14 days, and trailers must be less than 45 feet. There is a 150 person maximum for this group site. The facility offers steel corrals, two hitching rails, manure bins and open parking for about 25 vehicles pulling trailers up to 45 feet. In addition, the area includes a large group gathering area with pavilion with picnic tables, group cooking grill and serving tables. The group site is fenced, and the front entrance gated. Brundrett 1 is a first-come, first-served camping area with 13 individual campsites (12 single occupancy, 1 double occupancy) and a fee payable on site. This area has a large shade pavilion, picnic tables, fire grills and rings and two accessible vault toilets. There is a first-come, first-served day use facility located nearby. Natural Features Located within the Timber Camp Mountains and surrounded by a ponderosa pine and juniper woodland, this area offers a cool get away from the hot summer months. Five miles east of the site, the area eventually meets the ledges and beautiful vistas of the Salt River Canyon and the Salt River Canyon Wilderness. Nearby Attractions Approximately 10 miles north along Highway 60, on White Mountain Apache Tribal Lands, lies Seneca Lake and Falls, a popular recreation area for sightseeing and fishing (WMAT permit required). As you continue further north along Highway 60, the road cascades down into the Salt River Canyon where several overlooks allow you to capture the magnificent beauty of "Arizona's other Grand Canyon". Only 24 miles south from Timber Camp, the City of Globe offers an array of restaurants, as well as antique, grocery, and feed and tack stores. ADA Access: N

Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

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Jones Water Jones Water is a small primitive site nestled in a riparian area. It is an ideal dispersed camping site that allows for a fun weekend getaway. Many desert animals can be spotted at this camping site. Bird watchers enjoy this location because of the abundance of native bird species that can spotted for the campgrounds.

Jones Water Campground

EADS Wash 

## Overview

Schoolhouse Campground is located in close proximity to the eastern shores of Roosevelt Lake with an elevation of 2,100 feet. Roosevelt is Arizona's largest lake offering a number of great water based recreation opportunites such as fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating, and lakeside hiking. 

## Recreation

Schoolhouse Campground offers easy access to Roosevelt Lake with a paved boat ramp. This provides excellent opportunities for boating, kayaking, canoeing, and other water-based recreation activites. Fishing is another popular activity where anglers fish for Largemouth and Small mouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish. 

Other activities in this area include, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and photography.

## Facilities

This campground offers 40 campsites within Mesquite Loop, which can accomidate RVs, trailers, and multi-vehicle parking. Each individual campsite has the capacity to hold 10 individuals and 3 vehicles, while the double campsites can hold up to 20 individuals with 6 vehicles. Most sites offer pull through parking, a shade ramada, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills. This site also offers fully accessible campsites with paved parking and stand-up grills. 

Other amentities include a paved boat launch area for motorized and non-motorized boating, potable water, and vault toilets. 

## Natural Features

The campground loop provides spacious sites perfect for RVs and trailers with mesquite trees throughout, and views of the mountains and native Sonoran Desert plants and wildlife. This is a small campground ideal for individuals or families looking for a quiet area to get away. 

## Nearby Attractions

Two National Scenic Byways (AZ Hwy 88 Apache Trail and AZ Hwy 288 Spines to Pines Highway). Roosevelt Dam, Tonto National Monument, the Arizona Trail, endless miles of jeep trails, Towns of Payson and Globe, Superstition, Sierra Ancha, and Four Peaks Wilderness'. Don't forget to stop by the Tonto Basin Environmental Center learn about the history of the area.

Roosevelt Lake - Schoolhouse Point Campground

## Overview

Groups are drawn to Grapevine Campground's unique setting and expansive facilities. The site's location near Roosevelt Lake's shoreline and nestled in the Saguaro cactus-studded Sonoran Desert and facilities such as a boat ramp and event area provide a perfect setting for fishing tournaments, family reunions, and even weddings year-round.

## Recreation

In addition to camping, Grapevine provides opportunities for boating, fishing, jet skiing, water skiing, and exploring peaceful coves from non-motorized watercraft. Additional activities include a playground for children, sports field, and a shoreline trail for hikers and mountain bikers.

## Facilities

Nine group sites accommodate a wide range of facilities. Each group site includes flush toilets, water hydrants, and shelters with group-sized picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. The group sites also include individual camp units each with a fire ring/grill, picnic table, and parking. Additional facilities include showers, boat ramp with platform to assist individuals getting in boats, and an event area.   
  
Group Sites:   


  * COOT group site has 14 separate camping units. 
  * GOOSE group site has 15 separate camping units. 
  * GREBE group site has 17 separate camping units. 
  * MALLARD group site has 18 separate camping units. 
  * TEAL group site has 15 separate camping units. 
  * PINTAIL group site has 18 separate camping units. 
  * EGRET group site has 14 separate camping units. 
  * HERON group site has 15 separate camping units. 
  * CORMORANT group site has 12 separate camping units. 



## Natural Features

At an elevation of 2,200 feet, each group site has stunning views of the blue water, the Sierra Ancha mountains, and sunsets against three mountainous wilderness areas. 

## Nearby Attractions

Multiple opportunities for enjoying spectacular scenery and learning about the area's pre-history, history, flora, fauna, or geology include visiting Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings (National Park Service), driving portions of the Apache Trail Historic Road (State Hwy 88) and Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road (State Hwy 288) or visiting the Tonto Basin Visitor Center.

Grapevine Group Campground

Cherry Creek Rd (NF203) Dispersed Camping Near Roosevelt Lake - Tonto National Forest

Diversion Dam Rafter Take-Out

1483 Off Road

Roosevelt Lake Roosevelt Lake is a beautiful body of water set in the desert. There is a migratory waterfowl (including Canada geese) and raptors (including bald eagles and osprey) that use the lake during the fall and winter. Small isolated islands and coves offer outstanding opportunities for camping and relaxing in the unique Sonoran Desert. Both Non-Motorized and Motorized boats are allowed at Roosevelt for maximum enjoyment of the water.

Roosevelt Lake Overlook

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Phoenix

The Best Camping Near Phoenix, Arizona

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Tucson

The Best Tucson Camping | Arizona Campgrounds

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Mesa

The Best Camping Near Mesa, Arizona

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Chandler

The Best Camping Near Chandler, Arizona

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Glendale

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The Best Camping Near Gilbert, Arizona

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Tempe

The Best Camping Near Tempe, Arizona

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Peoria

The Best Camping Near Peoria, Arizona

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Surprise

The Best Camping Near Surprise, Arizona

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Prescott National Forest

The Best Camping Near Prescott National Forest, Arizona

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Kaibab National Forest

The Best Camping Near Kaibab National Forest, Arizona

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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

The Best Camping Near Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona

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Coconino National Forest Recreation

The Best Camping Near Coconino National Forest Recreation, Arizona

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Tonto National Forest

The Best Camping Near Tonto National Forest, Arizona

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Saguaro National Park

The Best Camping Near Saguaro National Park, Arizona

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Grand Canyon National Park

The Best Camping Near Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

The Best Camping Near Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona

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THE BEST Car CAMPING NEARTucker, Arizona

Top Tucker Car Campgrounds

Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

Second Campground

Jones Water Campground

EADS Wash

Roosevelt Lake - Schoolhouse Point Campground

Grapevine Group Campground

Cherry Creek Rd (NF203) Dispersed Camping Near Roosevelt Lake - Tonto National Forest

Diversion Dam Rafter Take-Out

1483 Off Road

Roosevelt Lake Overlook

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