Best Glamping near Wickenburg, AZ

The White Tank Mountain and Boulders OHV Area both house glamping accommodations amid Arizona's rugged desert landscape. Each location provides access to distinctive Sonoran terrain while offering more luxurious overnight options than traditional camping. Glamping sites feature comfortable bedding, climate control systems, and dedicated outdoor spaces for enjoying the surroundings. "This park is so close to town, but far enough to get some quiet night sky," noted one visitor about White Tank Mountain. The property maintains multiple glamping options alongside its hiking trails and educational facilities, making it suitable for those seeking comfort without sacrificing wilderness immersion. Sites are positioned to maximize privacy while still providing easy access to shared amenities like modern showers and bathroom facilities.

Hiking trails and expansive desert vistas characterize the outdoor experiences at these glamping destinations. White Tank Mountain features numerous marked pathways suitable for various skill levels, with opportunities to view native wildlife and desert flora. Safari tents and yurt accommodations provide sheltered relaxation after exploring the surrounding terrain. The regional visitor center offers educational programs and astronomy events that complement the glamping experience. According to a camper, "The nature is splendid, with hummingbirds, chipmunks, and plenty of chollas and prickly pear cactai." Seasonal considerations include avoiding the intense summer heat, with fall through spring being ideal for glamping adventures in this region. Reservations are recommended, particularly during peak visitation periods when the more upscale accommodations tend to book quickly.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Wickenburg, Arizona (5)

1. Boulders OHV Area
7 Reviews
Wittmann, AZ
20 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."
2. Happy Endings Retreat
4 Reviews
Crown King, AZ
18 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!"

3. White Tank Mountain
16 Reviews
Waddell, AZ
32 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,"
4. Cave Creek Regional Park
18 Reviews
Cave Creek, AZ
44 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. "

5. Phoenix Metro RV Park
1 Review
Phoenix, AZ
42 miles
Website
+1 (623) 582-0390

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Glamping Reviews near Wickenburg, AZ

46 Reviews of 5 Wickenburg 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.
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.
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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.
Chenery K.
Guide
Sep. 14, 2017
White Tank Mountain
Stargazing in the city
Fantastic park for seeing the stars and getting away from Phoenix city lights. Lots of well marked trails and access to water and facilities as well as access to a county library and education center at the entrance.

I just camped in this park last night in space 17 - the family camping is about 35 sites in a big loop with a central restroom and marked pathways from each campsite to the facilities. Some sites are pull-in/back-in, and others are pull-through along the road. The lowest and highest numbered sites are closest to the staff "residences" with their RVs. Each site has a fire ring, grill, concrete picnic table and water/electric posts. I think site 18 is my favorite, and sites 17-21 are closest to the family campground trail leg that leads to the Ironwood Trail for hiking access.

I've also joined two ranger-led hikes here (Black Rock Loop for sunrise hikes) as well as a county-sponsored astronomy night with access to multiple large telescopes and an astronomy presentation. Check the park website for their activities calendar as there's a good chance you can take advantage of some organized education during your visit.
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.
Tanya N.
Guide
Apr. 29, 2021
Cave Creek Regional Park
Peaceful and serene until the party people show up
My husband and I have camped here occasionally for several years and we have always loved it, for the most part. Until fairly recently when it began to get more popular and crowded. People will tend to set up camp almost on top of your site and persist to blast music throughout the night or be extremely loud and even more so, extremely dirty. We have always looked forward to our quiet nights away from usual civilization and would stay awake to hear the coyotes howl, along with the rest of the wildlife. But it is getting extremely difficult to enjoy ourselves lately. I understand that some people like to go party there but why they assume the whole camping area and wildlife want to hear their blasting music all night... Is beyond disrespectful. Besides that, they messes, garbage, and filth they leave behind is horrendous. It makes my heart sad and I can only imagine how it is affecting nature and the campsite itself. If you go on weekdays, you have a better chance of having a peaceful getaway. Overall, it is beautiful and serene. We catch plenty of fish and enjoy some time on the lake with our boat. The marina is accessible to guests and is decently stocked with basic needs and supplies, as well as basic groceries. It's a shame that we are limited on places we can camp like true campers, because others can't appreciate the idea of truly "roughing it" or basic camping. We have built many good memories there and try to enjoy ourselves as much as we can. It is most beautiful in spring months.
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Miriam D P.
Scout
Jun. 29, 2025
Boulders OHV Area
Great views and area
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. Sound of ATV and dirt bikes is pretty constant, otherwise it is quiet, great star views, with a outhouse bathroom.