Best Camping near Young, AZ

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Best Camping Sites Near Young, AZ (208)

    Camper-submitted photo from Aspen Campground
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    1. Aspen Campground

    26 Reviews
    74 Photos
    369 Saves
    Forest Lakes, Arizona

    Overview

    Aspen Campground is a scenic hideaway for anglers, boaters, families and photographers, located in north central Arizona near Heber and Payson. It sits in a dense pine and aspen area forest near the shore of Woods Canyon Lake at an elevation of 7,000 ft. With spacious campsites, calm and scenic lake waters, a marina, boat ramp and many amenities, Aspen is one of the most popular camping spots in Arizona.

    Recreation

    Popular activities include trout fishing, hiking, boating and photography. Woods Canyon Lake is one of seven lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area, and one of the most visited. Two other lakes are within a short drive. Woods Canyon Lake only allows electric boat motors. An easy hiking trail meanders around the lake, and the campground's paved roads make for great bike rides. Families might also enjoy attending educational programs given by Forest Service rangers on the weekends.

    Natural Features

    The large and rambling campground offers several camping experiences and environments from marshy meadows to a rocky forest. Wildlife viewing includes birds, squirrels, deer and elk. Deer, skunks and bears are common campground visitors. Summer temperatures can be very pleasant because of the elevation. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures.

    Nearby Attractions

    Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico. The Mogollon Rim Visitor Center, open weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day, is only a short drive from Aspen Campground. Visitors can find an informative staff as well as books and gifts related to the local area. The nearest towns are Heber and Payson.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $34 / night

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    2. Houston Mesa Campground

    37 Reviews
    123 Photos
    313 Saves
    Payson, Arizona

    Overview

    Houston Mesa Campground is located in the forested northern section of Tonto National Forest, just one mile north of Payson, Arizona and less than two hours from Phoenix. With family, equestrian and tent-only campsites, this campground can accommodate a range of visitors and offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors, including several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails nearby. As the fifth largest forest in the United States, the Tonto National Forest is one of the most-visited "urban" forests in the United States (approximately 5.8 million visitors annually). Its boundaries are Phoenix to the south, the Mogollon Rim to the north and the San Carlos and Fort Apache Indian reservations to the east.

    Recreation

    Many visitors come to Houston Mesa to horseback ride, hike, camp and picnic. Houston Mesa Loop Trail is a 9-mile round trip through a pinyon and juniper woodland and can be accessed from the horse camping area. The Houston Mesa Interpretive Trail is a 0.5-mile self-guided trail.

    Natural Features

    The campground is located at an elevation of 5,200 ft. in a mixed forest and shrub area, with spacious campsites offering both sun and shade. Winters are pleasant and cool with cold nighttime temperatures, while summers are warm and sunny, providing a nice getaway from the hotter deserts around Phoenix. Hawks, eagles, javelina, deer, fox, skunk and coyote live in the area.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 474-7900.

    Nearby Attractions

    Campers who make the quick trip to the town of Payson, one mile south, will find restaurants, shopping and other conveniences. Scenic driving and outdoor recreation abound in the surrounding Tonto National Forest, which embraces almost 3 million acres of rugged and spectacularly beautiful country, ranging from saguaro cactus-studded desert to pine-forested mountains beneath the Mogollon Rim.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $20 - $22 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Christopher Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Christopher Creek
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    3. Christopher Creek

    20 Reviews
    64 Photos
    301 Saves
    Kohls Ranch, Arizona

    Overview

    With an elevation over a mile-high(5640 ft), Christopher Creek Campground's crisp, fresh air and vibrant views are a joy to behold. The facility is tucked along the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, which passes just below the Mogollon Rim. The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long cliff in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 ft in elevation. The unique landscape was created by extreme erosion and faulting that has sculpted spectacular canyons and buttes. The rim serves as the geographical dividing line between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below. Christopher Creek is located in the desert portion, but is balanced by the cool waters of the creek and forested surroundings.

    Recreation

    After a day of horseback riding or mountain biking, take a dip in one of the facility's three swimming holes to cool off from the summer sun. Each spring, the creek is stocked with rainbow trout, allowing anglers the opportunity to cast their hearts out for rainbows as well as brook and brown trout.

    Natural Features

    Christopher Creek provides creek side dwelling in Tonto National Forest, at the base of the Mogollon Rim. Sites are surrounded by ponderosa pines, junipers, oaks and manzanita evergreen shrubs.

    Nearby Attractions

    The small town of Christopher Creek is just a short drive away and offers a few restaurant options for those who tire of cooking at the campground.. A series of lakes called the Rim Country Lakes are about a 10 minute drive east. Woods Canyon Lake is one of the most popular recreational lakes in the state and offers options for boating as well as a nature trail that loops around the lake's perimeter.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 474-7900.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $80 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Fr 171 Campground
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    4. Fr 171 Campground

    15 Reviews
    93 Photos
    289 Saves
    Forest Lakes, Arizona

    Dispersed Camping Area

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground
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    5. Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground

    15 Reviews
    14 Photos
    28 Saves
    Forest Lakes, Arizona

    Overview

    Located in the scenic Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in north central Arizona near the town of Heber, Canyon Point has a range of individual and group campsites to suit many visitors. The campground sits in a heavily wooded pine and aspen area 5 miles from the popular Willow Springs Lake. Campers enjoy trout fishing (both lake and stream), hiking, boating and photography.

    Recreation

    Hikers enjoy staying at Canyon Point because of its access to trails to the Sinkhole and the edge of the Mogollon Rim, which offers a spectacular view. Its proximity to Willow Springs Lake also draws boaters and anglers. Families who stay on the weekends often attend educational programs given by Forest Service rangers at the facility's amphitheater.

    Facilities

    Hikers enjoy staying at Canyon Point because of its access to trails to the Sinkhole and the edge of the Mogollon Rim, which offers a spectacular view. Its proximity to Willow Springs Lake also draws boaters and anglers. Families who stay on the weekends often attend educational programs given by Forest Service rangers at the facility's amphitheater.

    Natural Features

    Canyon Point lies in a forested area above the Mogollon Rim at an elevation of 7,500 ft. The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long escarpment in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 ft in elevation. The unique landscape was created by the uplift of the Colorado Plateau followed by erosion and faulting that has sculpted spectacular canyons and buttes. The rim serves as the geographical divide between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below. Summer daytime temperatures are generally 20 - 40 degrees cooler than the greater Phoenix Area. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for possible rain and cool nighttime temperatures.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.

    Nearby Attractions

    Forest Lakes, Arizona is located approximately 2 miles east of the campground. Visitors can find food, fuel, telephones, and groceries. The nearest full service community is Overgaard, 22 miles east on Highway 260.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $215 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
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    6. Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area

    18 Reviews
    74 Photos
    579 Saves
    Forest Lakes, Arizona

    A beautiful, narrow, canyon-bound lake, accessible by foot trail only, Bear Canyon Lake is one of several in a series of fishing lakes built by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Despite being several miles down a dirt road and having few amenities, it draws many visitors. The partially developed campground which is set among the mixed conifer, oak and aspen, has only limited amenities. Bear Canyon Lake is a "Pack it in - Pack it out" area. There is NO GARBAGE SERVICE. Please be good stewards of the land and leave the area better than how you found it.

    For purposes of fire restrictions, this campground is considered to be an 'undeveloped' campground. No fires will be permitted when fire restrictions are in effect for the Apache-Sitgreaves Forest.

    At an elevation of 7,560, Bear Canyon Lake consists of 60 surface acres with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Because of its depth, this lake has no water quality problems. The Arizona Department of Game and Fish stocks it with catchable-sized rainbow trout about six times each year.

    Arizona fishing regulations apply. Please refer to the current year fishing regulations brochure produced by the Arizona Game and Fish Department for further details on licensing requirements, daily bag limits, and other restrictions. Boat motors are restricted to electric motors only.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Mogollon Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mogollon Campground
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    7. Mogollon Campground

    11 Reviews
    28 Photos
    176 Saves
    Kohls Ranch, Arizona

    Overview

    Mogollon Campground, although not directly in the Woods Canyon Recreation area, sits just outside and is only two miles from the lake. For those who like spectacular views, this campground is one of the closest to the Mogollon Rim.

    Recreation

    Fishing and boating are available at Woods Canyon Lake which is approximately three miles from the campground on Road 105.

    Natural Features

    Mogollon Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines. The road to Mogollon is a sandy road off of Road 300. The campground itself is also sandy and gravel.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.

    Nearby Attractions

    Some groceries are available at the Marina Store at Woods Canyon Lake which is approximately three miles from the campground. The store also offers boat and kayak rentals. Woods Canyon Lake is a great lake for fishing.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Knoll Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Knoll Lake Campground
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    8. Knoll Lake Campground

    15 Reviews
    25 Photos
    458 Saves
    Kohls Ranch, Arizona

    This secluded forest camp offers easy access to two features of high visitor interest.The first is Knoll Lake, a medium-sized body of water tucked away in a picturesque setting. People come here to fish for trout and tour the lake in small boats.The second feature of interest near this campground is the spectacular Mogollon Rim, a two thousand foot escarpment that marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. This picturesque plunge from cool highlands to low deserts extends across most of Arizona. The area around Knoll Lake, however, is the home of some of the Rim's most magnificent views. It provides a scenic setting for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding or just sitting back and enjoying the panorama.Group Campouts and Events: This campground does not have facilities for large groups or group activities. If one campsite cannot accommodate your group (eight at a single site, 16 at a double site), please call the Mogollon Rim Ranger District at 928-477-2255 to plan your group camp-out at Elks, Moqui, or Long Valley group campgrounds.__Hover mouse over photo to display slideshow controls. View album on Flicker

    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping
    Camper-submitted photo from Payson Campground & RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Payson Campground & RV Resort
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    9. Payson Campground & RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    35 Photos
    113 Saves
    Payson, Arizona
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Sinkhole Campground
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    10. Sinkhole Campground

    9 Reviews
    32 Photos
    178 Saves
    Forest Lakes, Arizona

    Overview

    Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating and fishing opportunities. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities are nearby in the non-motorized Wildlife Area. The General Crook National Recreation Trail is also within a mile of the campground. Be prepared for rain, often heavy, through July and August. Expect cool to cold nighttime temperatures.

    Recreation

    Fishing and boating are available at nearby Willow Springs Lake which is approximately one mile from the campground.

    Natural Features

    Sinkhole Campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines. The entrance, roads and back-in section is asphalt.

    Nearby Attractions

    Woods Canyon Lakes is located approximately 10 miles west off of Road 300 and Road 105. The store at the lake has boat and kayak rentals. Gas, phone and groceries are available approximately four miles east at Forest Lakes.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 535-0181.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $24 / night

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  • Roman R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Burnt Corral Campground
    Nov. 18, 2024

    Burnt Corral Campground

    Great convenience with fishing

    Stayed a long weekend with the family and had great time. Fishing within walking distance. Bathrooms are clean and a water spiket/faucet available.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Childs Camping Area
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Childs Camping Area

    Be prepared

    I really like the place, however, and this is a big however. The road in is 20 miles or so, and it's all unprepared, so for a smaller vehicle like mine, I had to be very careful. That 20 miles takes about an hour and a half. Remember everything you need before coming into child's. It's a long day if you have to run to the store Trust me, I spent 5 hours there and back. Hot springs are a mile from my campsite. River seems pretty nice. Gonna wet a worm see if the sucker's. biting although there are a couple protected species of suckers.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Canyon Rim Campground (apache-sitgreaves National Forest, Az)
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Black Canyon Rim Campground (apache-sitgreaves National Forest, Az)

    Awesome site, but…….

    Beautiful, huge site! Sites were well spaced. Very quiet campground. The camp host didn’t bother us at all. She was around, just not intrusive. Now the bad. I have been camping in primitive sites for the last 20 years or more. In all those years I have never come across pit toilets as bad as the ones at this campground. We arrived Sunday night. They were really bad, but it was the end of a weekend so I gave grace. On Tuesday the toilets were “cleaned “ out. It didn’t help because no one put chemicals in the pit. The smell of raw sewage was always present in our site.

  • Bradley K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed

    Views, solitude, and wind!

    We arrived around noon on Friday, and within an hour or two there were two others who arrived--but thankfully turned around to find another spot.  The views were extraordinary as we parked the Land Cruiser with the Roofnest in the ideal spot to not just soak up the afternoon and evening views, but to be blessed by a great sunrise from inside the tent.

    The stars... I mean, wow!  The starry sky at night was one of the best we've see anywhere, just stunning.

    Felt very safe in the area for our 3 year old boy to explore with us, so if you expect any sheer cliffs or dangerous drop-offs, they aren't really there.  There were gradual declines from the top, and they aren't immediately near where you'd park.

    We will be back--this was a real gem... but expect wind throughout the night being this exposed!

  • DiAnn N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fr 171 Campground
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Fr 171 Campground

    FR171 is one of my favorite spots.

    Has 48 spots to camp. Some are great for rv, and some are very rocky. The road along sites are rv friendly. We spent 14 days in July and 20 days total. August went back for 12 days. September, it rained once every day.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Clints Well Campground
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Clints Well Campground

    Nice Forest service campground. Free

    A nice campground has about seven spots, sign said it was a fee area. However, the camp host said it was free.

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Long Lake Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Long Lake Dispersed Camping

    Worth the challenging drive If you have AWD or 4WD

    Pristine and usually unoccupied lake off the beaten path. 17 miles of dirt road from Highway to the lake and the last 7 are truly a challenge for anything other than a slightly lifted vehicle. Four camping areas near or with access to Lake with two of them having boat ramps. Skip the first turn off to the right as that is the very narrow part of the lake and rather ugly. The second turn off has two to four campsites with vault toilets and access to the lake through a boat ramp which allows camping and small trailer access lakeside. The churn out to the right is, Really rough and has very little camping or RV access. One of the pictures shows how rough the road is. I took the fourth turn off which is 747 and has one to two camping sites with a fire pit and good RV access along with a boat ramp. Note that fires are allowed in the fire pits because this is above 6, 000 feet but there is no water or trash. Pack it in, pack it out.

  • Nick V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Milk Ranch Point Road
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Milk Ranch Point Road

    Easy spot to access

    Went down here mid August and it was a beautiful view. Thick tree coverage which hid us from the winds that day / night and the rim was a 200 foot walk away. Able to get there in my Chevy Trax which is front wheel drive only, without any problems. There are there are plenty of spot to pull off into on that forest road. If you don’t get this exact spot just keep driving the road and you’ll find something in no time. A lot of dead trees laying around for firewood, but did need axe and hacksaw to cut size them down. Area had a lot of pine needles on the ground.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rim Road
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Rim Road

    Great time here

    We showed late on Friday eve and were still able to get a great spot for tent camping. Pretty quiet and close to town.

  • Daniel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mogollon Rimn Dispersed, AZ FR 9350
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Mogollon Rimn Dispersed, AZ FR 9350

    Mogollon Rim Road, FR9350, Arizona

    34.335842 - 110.973221

    Numbered free camp sites. First come first served. Beautiful cool high country with many overlooks over the rim. There is a lake near by for fishing, has a small store and you can rent kyaks and small boats.

    Camp sites are not near each other, but within sight. Campfires allowed when conditions permit. We stayed 3 nights while on our way home with our new R-Pod 192 Hood River Edition. We will definately go back again. The guy who came buy later to check us in was super nice and very informative.

  • Les G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arizona High Country Campground
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Arizona High Country Campground

    Very nice location

    We had a great site near the rear of the park with many shade trees and plenty of room. In general the sites are quite close together, but the folks were friendly and very helpful.....

  • Patrick C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from forest road 181
    Jul. 22, 2024

    forest road 181

    Forest road 181

    Nice place to cool of and set up camp. The only reason it's not getting 5 stars is there isn't great views in this area.

  • Patrick C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Rim Road/ Forest Road 171 Dispersed
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Old Rim Road/ Forest Road 171 Dispersed

    Best views and weather

    It rained every afternoon we were there for 3 days, but loved every bit of it. There is a camp host here even though it's free. His name is Steve and is super nice and helpful . He told us some spots in the are alto check out. Will stay here again

  • David Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 195 Campground
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Forest Road 195 Campground

    Wilderness Camping

    pretty secluded and pretty remote. sites are of different sizes, anyone can camp, big trailers etc. very quiet except for nature and birds. no Verizon for the most part, nice place to explore.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Rim Road Dispersed Site
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Old Rim Road Dispersed Site

    Beat the Heat

    I wanted to get out of the southern Arizona heat. This place did just that. Only the opposite side of the highway of Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake. Both are just a 15min drive. Plenty of room for big rigs (40’+). I brought my 37’ Motorhome and had no problem finding a big enough site. Sites are marked and plenty spread out from other campers. Great views and perfect summer weather.

  • Robert H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR141 Dispersed Site
    Jul. 2, 2024

    FR141 Dispersed Site

    Weekend on the Rim

    A wonderful spot that is secluded and away from the busy FR300 traffic. 8 miles off of Hwy 87. There are no services but close to Kehl Springs Campground where there are restrooms.

    There is no cell service but close to the Rim where you have service.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FS 609 - Dispersed Camping
    Jun. 29, 2024

    FS 609 - Dispersed Camping

    Nice forest

    We pulled into our stop as the sun was setting. Drove back about a quarter mile ona 4wd road. Had a few gun shots and elks during the night.

  • Caitlin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from FR738 Dispersed Camping
    Jun. 27, 2024

    FR738 Dispersed Camping

    Gorgeous camping right on the rim

    Along with this site, there are many dispersed camping sites right on the side of the rim with great views that you can see miles out. Great for tent camping but also big enough for campers and RVs

  • Monte W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Rim Road Dispersed Site
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Old Rim Road Dispersed Site

    Spread out sites

    Just under 50 sites off the dirt road. All sites have fire rings and are numbered. There were fire restrictions during my stay so definitely look into that beforehand, as with any other place. The sites were nicely spread out. The first few sites were along the rim. The others were within forested areas, well off the dirt road.

  • Jim A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Saguaro Cove
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Saguaro Cove

    Remote Camping

    Takes a little 4 wheeling to get there or you can access it from the water.  Basic dispersed camping but gets a little warm during the summer months.  Views are nice and its a nice pack it in, pack it out spot.

  • Frank J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground

    Canyon Point Campground

    Had a great experience at Canyon Point. Bathrooms and showers are kept very clean. Sites are very clean. Staff was very helpful. Stayed six nights. Have small off-road trailer. Nice to be able to connect to electric a few days so didn't have to worry about solar palels. We were able to get starlink when dishy was set to flat. With senior pass cost was $22.50



Guide to Young

Camping near Young, Arizona, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails around Lost Dutchman State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Lace up your boots and conquer one of the park's diverse hiking trails. From challenging climbs to scenic strolls, there's a path for every level."
  • Off-Roading: If you love off-roading, Usery Mountain Regional Park is a great spot. A visitor shared, "There are mountain bike trails connected to this campground that were very fun!"
  • Fishing and Swimming: At Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. One happy camper said, "Clean site overlooking body of water. Gentle breeze. No bugs."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the views at Houston Mesa Campground. One review noted, "The abundance of trees creates a peaceful and shady environment, perfect for escaping the Arizona sun."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the well-maintained facilities at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground. A visitor mentioned, "Show and bathroom facilities are clean and nearby."
  • Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy the spacious sites at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. One reviewer said, "Gorgeous views, very spaced out sites, and access to great mountain biking and hiking trails."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350, have no amenities. A camper noted, "Pack in, pack out," emphasizing the need to bring your own supplies.
  • Road Conditions: If you're heading to Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping, be prepared for rough roads. One review stated, "The road is in the worst condition; we had to turn back and get out of there."
  • Cell Service: Cell service can be spotty in some areas. A camper at Houston Mesa Campground mentioned, "While Verizon service isn't optimal, it's manageable."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with nearby hiking and swimming options, like Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground. One parent said, "We had the most beautiful view of the lake and plenty of wide open space for my kids to explore!"
  • Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with ample space, such as Lost Dutchman State Park Campground. A camper noted, "Spots are close but not too close to each other."
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A visitor at Christopher Creek mentioned, "Beautiful and cold. We love it and will be back!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure to verify the availability of electric and water hookups at campgrounds like Houston Mesa Campground. One RVer shared, "We dry camped with no hookups but were able to use our generator at certain hours of the day."
  • Road Access: Some campgrounds may have rough access roads. A camper at Carr Lake Campground on Forest Road 9350 noted, "The main road is a good well-maintained dirt/gravel road."
  • Plan for Trash: Many dispersed sites, like Forest Road 689 - Dispersed Site, require you to pack out your trash. A camper reminded, "Remember to pack out."

Camping near Young, Arizona, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique challenges and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Young, AZ?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Young, AZ offers a wide range of camping options, with 208 campgrounds and RV parks near Young, AZ and 85 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Young, AZ?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Young, AZ is Aspen Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 26 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Young, AZ?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 85 free dispersed camping spots near Young, AZ.

  • What parks are near Young, AZ?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Young, AZ that allow camping, notably Tonto National Forest and Coconino National Forest.