Best Glamping near Waddell, AZ

White Tank Mountain Regional Park houses upscale glamping accommodations near Waddell, Arizona, providing a luxurious outdoor experience while maintaining proximity to nature. The glamping options feature comfortable bedding, electricity, and private outdoor spaces with desert views. One visitor noted, "This park is quite large and has many camping options with electric and water hookups, plus the ambience is festive." The boutique camping experience includes amenities like hot showers, clean restrooms, and dishwashing facilities. Boulders OHV Area also offers glamping opportunities, including yurts with distinctive outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and enjoyment of the surrounding desert landscape. These glamping accommodations provide the perfect blend of comfort and wilderness immersion.

Maricopa County parks feature numerous hiking trails for glamping guests to explore directly from their canvas accommodations. As one guest put it, "There are several hiking trails, biking trails, and a great nature center which offers activities." The White Tank Mountains provide a scenic backdrop for outdoor adventures, with trails ranging from easy paved paths to challenging rock scrambles. Glamping dome accommodations are ideally positioned for stargazing opportunities, with visitors noting the excellent night sky visibility despite proximity to Phoenix. The glamping sites operate year-round, though desert temperatures make fall through spring the most comfortable seasons. Visitors can explore nearby attractions including the waterfall trail with ancient petroglyphs and the regional library and education center offering astronomy nights with telescope access.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Waddell, Arizona (10)

1. White Tank Mountain
16 Reviews
Waddell, AZ
5 miles
Website
+1 (602) 506-2930
"The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well. "

"There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails,"
2. Boulders OHV Area
7 Reviews
Wittmann, AZ
16 miles
Website
+1 (623) 580-5500
"There are several fenced in and cleared dirt areas to park and pull through trucks, a camper, tent and car, etc. any vehicle can make it to the staging area, road is easy to travel."

"Huge area to disperse camp with an actual bathroom. If you dont mind occasional off road vehicles driving through during the day, its a good spot with plenty of room."

3. Cave Creek Regional Park
18 Reviews
Cave Creek, AZ
28 miles
Website
+1 (623) 465-0431
"Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff."

"The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities.

Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. "
4. Phoenix Metro RV Park
1 Review
Phoenix, AZ
19 miles
Website
+1 (623) 582-0390

5. Usery Mountain Regional Park
35 Reviews
Apache Junction, AZ
47 miles
Website
+1 (480) 984-0032
"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."

"Good price, friendly staff. Clean restrooms, and fire pits. The hosts are incredible Ty yu"
6. Happy Endings Retreat
4 Reviews
Crown King, AZ
28 miles
Website
+1 (602) 405-5546
"Located in a valley of the Bradshaw mountains just about and hour and a half from Phoenix, this is an awesome getaway- away from it all."

"Lounge at the lake, hike in the fields, or relax in their renovated vineyard. Give them try and share your experience here!"

7. Cave Creek Group Site
3 Reviews
Carefree, AZ
41 miles
Website
+1 (480) 595-3300
$150 / night
"Great place to get away from he city and enjoy a little nature. We had a great time sitting around the fire and looking at the stars. Great hikes nearby too to enjoy."

"Our site had a view of a trail where we watched equestrians ride by sporadically throughout the evening. We saw some snakes, coyotes, and other wildlife."
8. Mesquite Campground
2 Reviews
Carefree, AZ
48 miles
Website
+1 (480) 595-3300
"Basic bathrooms available. Steep decline into the river right next to the sites. About 10-15 sites available, first come, first served. Pretty secluded and private."

"My site backed up to the river and I was able to hammoc next to it. Short drive to horseshoe lake. Very dusty"

9. Sun Life RV Resort
1 Review
Mesa, AZ
43 miles
Website
+1 (480) 981-9500
10. Palm Gardens RV Resort
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Mesa, AZ
40 miles
Website
+1 (480) 832-0290

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Glamping Reviews near Waddell, AZ

88 Reviews of 10 Waddell Campgrounds

Erik J.
Guide
Oct. 3, 2023
Cave Creek Regional Park
Friendly and beautiful
Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff. I recommend sites with canopies if you don't have solid air conditioning as it can get hot in the sun and there's very little natural shade. All sites have power and water. There's a dual lane dump station on the way out of the park.
Janet H.
Guide
Mar. 11, 2021
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Pleasantly surprised
Checked in on a Sunday for a one night stay at Buckhorn CG. 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. I expected to hear traffic in and out, but the site sits a nice distance back from the CG entrance road. Parking area was large enough to accommodate a couple of vehicles, and the site was roomy, with a few tent location possibilities. Site was raked and free of any trash, and a good distance from neighboring site. Loved the large concrete picnic table. Nice metal firepit and water on site. Really quiet— just the nearby chatter of birds and coyotes serenading. You won’t get a ‘dark sky’ night here, but the light noise from Phoenix makes for beautifully silhouetted saguaro cacti. Restroom and shower facilities were clean.
Ellen W.
Guide
Oct. 3, 2019
Cave Creek Regional Park
Great for hiking and relaxing
Maricopa County Park in Cave Creek. Very well taken care of.

The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities.

Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to.

The campground itself is very clean. It is quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit.

There is an older area, sites 1 through 42, which offers more space in between the spaces. the newer area, sites 43 through 55 are closer to each other, but still doesn't feel crowded.
Ellen W.
Guide
Oct. 3, 2019
White Tank Mountain
Close to town, yet far enough away for hiking and relaxing
Another Maricopa County parks campground which is great for hiking and relaxing.

Very well taken care of. The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well.

Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. Maricopa trail runs through the park.

The campground itself is very clean, including the restrooms and showers. It is quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit. Sites are far enough from each other so it doesn't feel crowded. Not much vegetation on the campground itself, so sunshine in abundance.
Lee D.
Legend
May. 3, 2022
White Tank Mountain
Convenient to Phoenix
General: Located less than an hour from Phoenix, this campground is an easy getaway. There are two campgrounds: The Family Campground (40 sites) with water and 30/50 amp electric hookups and the more“rustic” Willow Canyon Campground (19 sites) with no hookups. This campground is good for tents, campervans, or small (16 feet or less) trailers. There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails, which was very helpful considering we were not familiar with the area.

Site Quality: We stayed in the Family Campground so we could take advantage of the electric hookups. The sites are gravel, a good size, well-maintained, and spaced a decent amount of distance apart. Some are pull-through and some back-in. In addition to the aforementioned water and electric hookups, each site also has a picnic table, bbq grill, and fire pit. Some have covered picnic shelters but not all. Most of these also have space for tents.

Bathhouse: Is located in the center of the loop and was clean. Sites on the inside have paths leading to the bathhouse but if you are on the outside of the loop, access is via a path between sites 34 and 36 or sites 11 and 13. Three stalls, one sink, and one shower. One sink is not really adequate for 40 sites, but I did not encounter more than one other person at a time. Soap dispenser, rack, and air dryer. The way the water faucets are is wasteful: once you turn them on, they run for quite some time before turning off. Hot water was appreciated. Did not use the shower so cannot comment on that.

Activities: Several hiking trails. The most popular one is the waterfall trail, but you need to drive to the trailhead for this. It is paved for the first half mile (shortly after the petroglypghs) and then it is a rocky, gravel path. The waterfall only runs after heavy rain (I would think this would make access very challenging). There was water in the “pool” and it is scenic so it was worthwhile to go despite no running falls. There are restrooms, a picnic area and a playground near this trailhead. Some of the other trails are used by mountain bikers or horseback riders. The information you receive at check-in details the usage for each trail.

This campground was mainly an overnight as we continued to head west but I am glad we took the time to hike the waterfall trail before leaving. If you need groceries or other supplies, the town of Surprise, about 8 miles to the east, would have everything you need. Note there is a nearby air force base and you will hear jets flying by, although this was during daylight hours.
Staci R.
Legend
Sep. 12, 2017
White Tank Mountain
A desert geode!
Located at about 203rd Avenue, on the westside of Phoenix, in Waddell Arizona is a tiny little Campground with phenomenal views. There is also a large group campground and a very primitive "camp ground" available, but primitive desert camping requires a LOT of preparation and packing in/out. There are numerous horseback, hiking and biking trails. Family campground has electric and water hookups with a very clean centrally located restroom, that hosts a shower and flushing toilets.

Views are amazing. Maricopa county operates the campground and has made significant improvements with ramada, gathering areas, grills, fire rings, monthly hikes, educational presentations, a huge public library...every bit in caliber with state and federal campgrounds.
Allen O.
Traveler
Jan. 6, 2023
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Great views
Good price, friendly staff. Clean restrooms, and fire pits. The hosts are incredible Ty yu
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Michelle L.
Scout
Dec. 11, 2021
Cave Creek Regional Park
Beautiful!
Beautiful Sonoran desert camping- spacious and clean. Easy access to trails. Fire pits and cement picnic tables at every site. Gravel drives.
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Abby
Scout
Nov. 14, 2021
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Great for all types of campers
This campground is very well maintained and has something for everyone! RVs, tents, groups, and back-ins. They are well spaced out and numbered gravel sites with a firepit and stone picnic benches. Reservations are recommended- we booked 2 days before and got the last site. Booking a site omits the $7 vehicle entry fee. The bathrooms were very clean and there’s electrical hookup and water on site. There are many trails close by and desert views in all directions, including the Usery and Superstition Mountains. Little to no shade. The one and only complaint we had was the nearby archery/shooting range operated as early as 7am, and thereafter the sounds of gunshots was constant until dark.