The Northeastern part of Arizona is considered to be one of the most mesmerizing and secluded areas in the state. You can discover the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest, both well-known for their breathtaking views. . The Painted Desert area allows tent camping in this part of the Petrified...
hiking, water sports, and biking. Camping has become a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of normal life. Some camp alone, others prefer to go with friends or family. Camping in Arizona state parks is a great way to see ...
These places include some of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the U.S., such as California, New Mexico and Colorado. These are all some of the top places to go camping in the U.S. This list answers the question, “what are the best places in the U.S. to go camping?” ...
If you like camping among beautiful red rock formations, check out our guide todispersed camping areas in Arizonaand our guide todispersed camping in Utahas well. Berry Creek Map Toilets:vault toilets Water availability:no Visitor frequency:low Offering a unique creek-side camping experience that w...
The BLM is responsible for managing public lands for the benefit of all. Traditionally, most recreational visitor use has been in established campground areas, but in the past few years much more use has been in the open desert where facilities are scarce. Here, the impact on the desert envi...
Until recently, Walmart had a rule allowing anyone to park freely in their parking lot and use it as a de-facto campground. (This goes for vehicles only, though.) Dispersed camping is possible in urban areas, too. Another great thing aboutdispersed campingwould be its low cost. For a fa...
- Location: Arizona - Recreational visits in 2021: 590,334 In the northern section of Petrified Forest lies the Painted Desert, 100 miles of multicolored badlands that stretch through the Navajo Nation to Grand Canyon National Park. A little preparation is required to camp beneath the dark skies...
Canyon Lake ArizonaBy Tony Subia© Robert BodyCanyon Lake, about 40 miles east of Phoenix is one of the four lakes created by dams on the Salt River. The others are Roosevelt Lake, Apache Lake and Saguaro Lake. Canyon Lake is the smallest of the four, but probably the most picturesque...
The best free dispersed camping areas near Phoenix takes you to one of the sunniest, most unique parts of the United States. As you will see, the broader region around Phoenix offers some of the most gorgeous desert (and, to a lesser extent, mountain) campgrounds in North America, if not...
Free camping areas appeal to some campers simply because it doesn’t cost money, but others may find additional benefits to a free camp site, including the pleasures of camping without amenities, the option to camp farther away from other people than can be found in a campground, and the re...