Top Tent Camping near Wickenburg, AZ
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Best Tent Sites Near Wickenburg, AZ (11)
1. Lake Pleasant Regional Park Campground
65 Reviews•203 Photos•428 SavesLake Pleasant Regional Park offers 148 sites for RV and tent camping within the campgrounds (does not including primitive camping sites) Each "Developed Site" has water, electricity, dump station, a covered ramada, a picnic table, a barbecue grill and fire ring. Each "Semi-Developed Site" and tent site has a covered ramada, a picnic table, a barbecue grill and fire ring, unless otherwise acknowledged in the description or camping map. Restroom and/or shower facilities are available at both types of campsites. All sites in the campground may be reserved online at www.maricopacountyparks.org/. Campgrounds Desert Tortoise Campground has 74 campsites: 25 Developed Sites, 39 Semi-Developed Sites, and 10 Tent Sites. Roadrunner Campground offers 71 sites for RV and tent camping. All sites are Developed. Large groups can reserve the Desert Tortoise Group Campground. The Group Campground includes a parking area for RVs, picnic tables, and ramadas. The use of this area is by reservation only and requires a minimum commitment of 10 camping units. Shoreline Camping Lake Pleasant Regional Park also has shoreline/primitive camping during most of the year, depending on water levels. Shoreline camping is only permitted within designated areas for such use, when available. Day-of availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be reserved during business hours at the park. For information on camping fees, click on this link to be redirected to the "Fees" page. The first phase or re-introducing primitive/shoreline camping will be rolled out in late January 2021, with the area of the Dirt Spillway. Future areas will be included in phases at later dates. Campers must park in designated parking areas. Tent camping will be permitted along the shoreline within the designated area. No vehicles will be permitted to park along the shoreline within the area. Check-in time the day of arrival shall occur no earlier than 2 p.m. Campers must check out the day of departure by 12 p.m. (noon). Boat-In Camping Boat-in camping is now available at the 10 Lane Parking Lot. Roughly 30 assigned parking spaces have been designated for such use. Each camping/parking space is approximately 45 feet long by 12 ft. wide to accommodate most boat trailers and towing vehicles. Reservations are required. Day-of availability is on a first-come, first-served basis, and can only be reserved during business hours at the park. Boaters must camp on the waters of Lake Pleasant – no shoreline camping available at this time. Camping is not permitted within the parking lot/camp space. Boat-in camping is a great option for fisherman looking to fish in the late evening/early morning hours. Boat-in campers must arrive and check-in before the park closes at night (8 pm).
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$15 - $300 / night
2. Boulders OHV Area
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
3. Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)
7 Reviews•63 Photos•89 SavesHorsethief Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and OHV riding. Castle Creek Wilderness is located nearby, and Horsethief Cabin and Turney Gulch Group Campground are available by reservation. Day use sites and trails are open year-round; overnight accomodations are not available during the winter. Scroll down (below the recreation map) to learn more about these recreational opportunities. Note: Until further notice, use of a high-clearance vehicle is recommended for those who plan to visit recreation sites in Horsethief Basin.
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4. Copper Basin Campsites
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5. Thumb Butte Day Use Area
1 Review•8 SavesThumb Butte Group Picnic Area is a convenient place for groups of up to 100 people to enjoy a day outdoors. The site is located under the towering pines of Prescott National Forest about 4 miles west of Prescott, and provides easy access to a variety of trails and amenities. It offers a year-round pavilion and a quiet, shaded setting for luncheons, church gatherings, family picnics and other large functions. Natural Features: The facility is set in a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 5,700 feet, at the base of the Thumb Butte rock formation and adjacent to Miller Creek. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, rabbits, lizards, snakes and birds. Summer temperatures are pleasant, and winter is cool to cold with occasional snow. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible from late June through mid-September. Recreation: The Thumb Butte area is popular for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and horseback riding. Many trails can be found within a short walk or drive, including two that ascend Thumb Butte. Horseshoe pits are available at the picnic site; visitors interested in playing should bring their own horseshoes. Facilities: The picnic site is equipped with 12 picnic tables, 1 serving table, a covered picnic shelter, four charcoal grills and one campfire ring. There is designated parking (gated area) for 26 standard size vehicles. Guests have the convenience of restrooms with flush toilets and drinking water. The area is lighted after dark, and electric outlet(s) (20 amp maximum) are provided. Trash collection is limited and guests are encouraged to pack out their own trash. Nearby Attractions: Restaurants, shopping, historic sites and many amenities are nearby in the historic town of Prescott.
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6. Enchanted Forest Trail Campsites
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7. Kentuck Springs
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9. Groom Creek Schoolhouse
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Built in 1902, this historic schoolhouse and adjacent picnic area in Arizonas Prescott National Forest may be reserved for day use for groups of up to 60 people. The facility offers a picturesque, quiet setting with indoor and outdoor areas for weddings, reunions, luncheons and group meetings. Upper Wolf Creek Campground is just down the road for groups wishing to camp overnight, and the town of Prescott offers several cultural attractions and conveniences.
The schoolhouse served about 10 to 15 children in the early 1900s. The building was an active school until 1952. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is used for administrative and training purposes.
Natural Features:
The group area is set in a ponderosa pine ecosystem, an area dominated by pines and mixed with juniper trees, Gambel oaks and native grasses. A multitude of colorful wildflowers bloom in the spring and during the summer monsoon season. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible from late June through mid-September.
The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors may spot deer, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, rabbits, lizards, snakes and birds.
Recreation:
Groups enjoy gathering in the outdoor picnic area during nice weather or heading indoors into the the two-room schoolhouse if the weather turns. A leisurely walk through the forest on the accessible, paved Groom Creek Nature Trail provides a nice afternoon respite, and visitors can camp nearby if desired. Prescott National Forest has miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails for visitors wishing to explore the area.
Facilities:
The schoolhouse building has two rooms with numerous folding tables and chairs for indoor use. The outdoor picnic area is accessible and equipped with 10 picnic tables, vault toilets, an amphitheater (limited access) and parking for 12 vehicles or two buses.
No drinking water is available at this site; guests must bring their own.
Nearby Attractions:
Restaurants, shopping, historic sites and many amenities are nearby in the historic town of Prescott.
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10. Granite Basin Recreation Area
Be the first to review!•9 SavesNestled among pines and boulders of Prescott's iconic Granite Mountain, Granite Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round including: hiking, backpacking, horse riding, non-motorized boating, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and picnicking. Scroll down (below the recreation map) to learn more about the excellent recreational opportunities in Granite Basin. Granite Basin Recreation Area Brochure (1.54 MB) Note: Some sites in this recreation area may close to prevent resource damage following especially heavy snow and when the roads are too icy. If you plan to visit and want to make sure it is open, please contact the Bradshaw Ranger Station: 928-443-8000. Notice: Visitors are asked to be alert and stay on existing trails when recreating on Granite Mountain as the area recovers from the Doce Fire of 2013. Soil erosion has occurred on portions of the trails, thus exposing more rock, and cross-country travel increases the possibility of encountering rolling rocks, stump and root holes, falling trees, and loose soils from rains.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Wickenburg
350 Reviews of 11 Wickenburg Campgrounds
Steven R.
Scout
Enchanted Forest Trail Campsites
Garbage Everywhere!!
My dog was laying in cigarette butts. At least it's free
- DDiane C.Scout
Hilltop Campground
Love this close campground
I am a frequent camper at Hilltop. I tent camp so I camp on 16 which isn't as big a the other sites but fine for me. I came spring and fall and never summer. I just went at the end of Sept 2024. Weather was gorgeous 80 hi/ 50 low. This is earlier than I normally camp. I have camped late October and have sleep in my tent in 19° weather. A Mr Buddy heater helps but have a carbon monoxide alarm just in case. Quieter than Lynx Lake campground but a bit further out. Still it's beautiful. I am local so of I forget something I can go home and come back out. Host normally has firewood for sale. They are still working on the water lines so as of the end of Sept there was only the water you bring in yourself. Costco is down the road a ways and they fill propane tanks pretty cheap. Lots to do in the area if you want to go to town and enjoy dinner. Prescott and Prescott Valley have great restaurants.
Kerri W.
Traveler
Senetor Highway Dispersed spot 5
Do Better
We left late from Phoenix on the Senator Highway from Meyer and we should’ve stopped while we were ahead. We ended up at the North end just outside of Prescott in the dispersed sites. Disgusting. Every single site looked like this one. We’ve got a RTT so thankfully it was a quick set up for the night and we’re outa here. If we’d have had adequate trash bags (a dumpster would’ve been ideal) we’d have spent the next few days cleaning up. If you pack it in pack it out. It’s real easy. That all being said- if you’ve got a large group with sxs and you enjoy the Senator, this is definitely the perfect spot.
- RRalph S.Traveler
Boulders OHV Area
Nice and levelled
We liked it there. Nobody else on Friday night, plenty of space
The typical rumble strip dirt road to this point but easily doable.
Service: 1 bar Verizon
- kkarolkoliScout
Desert Sands RV Park
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Jim W.Scout
Lynx Lake Campground
Lynx lake near Prescott
House are really nice lots of big trees lotta pine trees. You’re kind of have privacy at your campsite which is nice.
Caitlin S.
Guide
Dispersed camping near Crown King
Gorgeous secluded camping
Secluded dispersed camping in the woods just outside of the town Crown King. 4x4 is recommended, campsites are not accessible when snowfall has occurred. Beautiful wildlife including deer always nearby.
- RRobert F.Guide
Sophie's Flat Trailhead
Open area
Nice spot, pretty clean. Pretty easy to get to. There is a dirt road leading up to it. I think most size rigs could make it.
- AAndy W.Scout
North Ranch
Can’t beat the price, but—
We stayed Mid May, ghost town, everyone who could had left. All felt kind of desolate.
RV site had everything water, sewer and electric. Lots of weeds and nothing else.
Showers adequate, Clubhouse house even sported its own large kitchen! People playing cards in an adjoining room were rude.
Only necessity could make me return! Paid for 2 nights & LEFT after one.
- DDynamical Thunder D.Scout
Copper Basin Campsites
Loud & covered in glas
This could have been the most beautiful site. The stars were amazing and the sites are generously large BUT the dirt road the site are off of is some kind of rodeo for fast four wheeling with loud music and louder engines. All night complete with a scream at 2am. The site we stayed at had about a box of rusty nails and enough glass someone must have been throwing bottles just to break them all. Not great for my tent bottom.
- JJohnTraveler
Saddle Mountain BLM (Tonopah, AZ)
Quiet and beautiful stop over
Camped for one night on my way from NM to LA. Arrived at night and it was easy to find. Awoke to a beautiful sunrise at the foot of the mountains. Great rock hunting too! This will be my regular camping spot form now on when traveling the same route.
- DDanScout
White Spar Campground
Ok for a campground
Friendly place. Not much of an area for your site #4 though. Quite a bit of highway noise. Further in might have been better Was test for R.V. that hadn't been out in 2 years. I'll take my boondocking.
- Lynnae P.Scout
Lake Pleasant Dispersed Camp
Sign "No Mortorized vehicles allowed"
Could not Enter. Closed
Monte W.
LegendEnchanted Forest Trail Campsites
Nice alternative to a paid site
11 sites are marked off that you are able to camp. I lucked out and got site #11 which was well separated from the other sites. The other sites are relatively close together. Only down part about my site was it was at the end of the dirt road and had many cars turning around near my site. Picked up a little bit of trash from previous campers. There was quite a bit of toilet paper around the site which was not cool.
Jason M.ScoutThumb Butte Loop Campsites
Very Busy on the Weekend
It’s a nice spot. There are bunch of sites along the Thumb butte trail. But, if you want to camp on the weekend, you’d have to arrive pretty early to grab a site.
- Caitlin S.Guide
Boulders OHV Area
Tons of spread out dispersed camp sites
Miles of desert and washes to explore with tons of dispersed camping sites. Can get busy on holiday or event weekends but worth it otherwise. Some weekends have horse or Dirtbike events. Nearby washes lead to tons of trails near castle hot springs that can lead to various abounded mine sites (including Anderson Mill). Obviously not ideal camping in the summer but GREAT for the fall/winter/spring months.
- Caitlin S.Guide
Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)
Gorgeous secluded town for off-roading & camping
Gorgeous easy dirt road ~27 miles from i17/Bumble bee. (There’s also a much more difficult trail from lake pleasant that requires very experienced off-roading 4x4). Great food and drinks(alcohol) at the crown king saloon and Mimi’s Cafe. There are amazing camping areas just past the main town, and even all the way up near Horsetheif Basin which is about 7 miles past crown king(requires 4x4). There is also an amazing ~30 mile trail from crown king that leads all the way to Prescott called Senator Highway. This also requires experienced 4x4 and like the trail to Horsetheif basin, there are many areas that are only single vehicle width. Amazing weather all year round, but extremely limited travel available while snow is on the ground.
Adrian C.TravelerWhite Spar Campground
Great site
Sites were spacious and not too close to each other. The bathrooms were ok. Overall the campground was beautiful and there were many deer around if you hiked up just a couple of mins from the campsite.
- kkenneth B.Guide
Leaf Verde RV Resort
The high life
This RV Park has it all..Run by professionals. They even escort you to your space.Facilities are great, they have all of them, lit paved walkways.large spaces, wifi works
Terry O.TravelerWhite Spar Campground
Convenient to Bike Trails
This campground is clean and nice. Open spots during the week but fills up quickly on the weekend. Many level sites and fairly clean bathrooms.
Good cell service (Verizon and T-mobile).
- Julie H.Traveler
Pleasant Harbor RV Resort
Beautiful Vista
Very large park with many different levels of camping experiences. From dry camping to full on glamping ! I stayed at Vista Pt. Dry camp. The views were beautiful. I stayed 10 days and as a single women I felt very safe. Security makes it's rounds and you can't get into the park after leaving without your pass. The one thing I would mention the drive up to the PT is rather steep, but there were different sized rigs up there is it is doable. I didn't use the amenities as I was away most days visiting with my daughter who lives in the valley.
Jim and Marsha S.ScoutNorth Ranch
Clean and easy-going
Staff was friendly and helpful.
- BBrent T.Traveler
State land trust/Inspiration Point
Weekdays are best
State land trust, good spot for a few nights. Gunshots in the distance, but no incidents/casualties lol. Pulled my 31ft TT back into a spot for a week. Close 10 min drive to stores like WinCo and Safeway and gas stations. Quite weekdays, loud weekends due to motor vehicles breaking the rules. (Not a ohv area but treated as such)
- Bob A.Scout
Happy Endings Retreat
Not open?
I have tried to contact the ranch and got no response. I assume they aren't in business anymore.
- SStuart K.Guide
Centennial Park
Easy Stop for Price
Centennial Park County is an easy stop on way to Phoenix. Pull thru site #7 Water and electricity for $20. If you only stay a night or two it’s $5.00 to dump ( free with longer stay). Sites 1-12 elect/waterBathroom, picnic benches and shower ( have to ask for key). Says they use reverse osmosis for water. 9 hole golf course. County library across street. Baseball diamond and playground . Dry camping also ($10) Hike trail around park. Host was a gem!! Beautiful sunset with hills.
- KKim G.
Ranger
Yavapai Campground
A lot of trails!
Small campground in natural setting. So many Forest service trails for hiking (and mountain biking). Campsites offer a lot of privacy due to their layout in the natural topography. Clean compost toilets and drinking water. Not a lot of shade at some sites so may get warm in the summer.
- SSarah E.Scout
Saddle Mountain BLM (Tonopah, AZ)
Saddle Mountain
Great place to Boondock up to 2 weeks.
Guide to Wickenburg
Camping near Wickenburg, Arizona, offers a unique blend of desert landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do
- Hiking: There are numerous trails around the campgrounds. For example, at Lake Pleasant Regional Park Campground, visitors enjoy hiking trails with stunning views. One reviewer mentioned, "There are lots of great trails for hiking in the park. Love the saguaros and teddy bear chollas."
- Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Alamo Lake State Park Campground is a great spot. A camper noted, "Alamo Lake is also very well known for its fish (especially bass & crappie)."
- Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. At Burro Creek Campground, one camper shared, "The creek has beavers, and rattlesnakes appear in the summer months alongside the cows."
What campers like
- Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One visitor at Point of Rocks RV Campground said, "Nestled in the Dells we had a spot that backed up to the rocks that we were able to easily climb up each night and watch the sunset."
- Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A reviewer at White Spar Campground mentioned, "The bathrooms were ok. Overall the campground was beautiful and there were many deer around."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peacefulness of the area. One camper at Saddle Mountain BLM noted, "This was just an overnight stop. You can get right up next to the mountain if you want. Very rocky though."
What you should know
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Potato Patch Campground, have limited facilities. A camper pointed out, "There are about 10 total sites in this section with a bathroom (clean)."
- Noise Levels: Be prepared for some noise, especially near water. A visitor at Lake Pleasant Regional Park Campground mentioned, "Boat noise on the lake is sometimes a disturbance."
- Wildlife Encounters: Expect to see wildlife, but be cautious. One camper at Burro Creek Campground shared, "It's a really neat area to explore."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort offers a variety of experiences. A camper said, "The views are beautiful and the people are very nice and helpful."
- Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys. A visitor at Alamo Lake State Park Campground suggested, "Don’t camp here without water sports or Side by side."
- Safety First: Keep an eye on kids, especially near water. One camper at Point of Rocks RV Campground noted, "The trail behind the campground was wide and clear and easy to walk with the dogs."
Tips from RVers
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A disappointed camper at Point of Rocks RV Campground mentioned, "In short, very disappointed with this campground."
- Use Amenities Wisely: Some campgrounds charge for amenities. A visitor at Pleasant Harbor RV Resort pointed out, "You have to pay an extra $10/night to use the bathrooms/showers."
- Explore Off-Roading: If you have an ATV, take advantage of the trails. A camper at Saddle Mountain BLM said, "The area is quiet and easy to get to. RV and pet friendly."
Camping near Wickenburg, Arizona, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of activities, it's a great spot to unwind and connect with nature.
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