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Camping in Arizona

Discover 28 state parks offering camping in Arizona

🏕️ Camping in Arizona State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 12 months
Nightly fee $25–$50
Max stay 14 nights maximum within a 30-day period, per park, per household (park manager may extend)
Booking system state-run
  • Reservation fee: $3.60 per site, non-refundable (separate $20 cancellation fee applies)
  • RV hookups: Varies by park; electric (50/30/20 amp) and water sites common (e.g. Lost Dutchman, Catalina, Kartchner). Full sewer hookups are not the norm — most hookup sites are electric+water with a dump station on site
  • Pets: Pets welcome at most parks; leashed at all times and cleaned up after. $5.00/night pet fee covering up to 2 pets per site. No pets in cabins at Lost Dutchman and Lake Havasu
  • Firewood: No statewide quarantine confirmed; seasonal campfire/wildfire bans common. Policies vary by park (e.g. Catalina never allows wood burning — charcoal/manufactured logs/propane only). Confirm fire restrictions per park before arrival
  • Good to know: Two-night minimum on peak-season weekends, and a steep $20 cancellation fee (plus loss of the $3.60 reservation fee). Popular parks book out at the 1-year mark — reserve at 8 a.m. AZ time exactly 365 days out
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Official agency: Arizona State Parks & Trails

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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Arizona State Parks with Camping

A view of Alamo Lake from on the water

Alamo Lake State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Stargazing Scenic Overlooks RV Biking ATV Riding
An overlooking view of nature in Buckskin Mountain State Park

Buckskin Mountain State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing Cave Tours Biking ATV Riding
a cactus with hills in the background at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park

+1 RV
A breathtaking view of the lake in Cattail Cove State Park

Cattail Cove State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Paddleboarding Waterfall Viewing Cave Tours
view from the shore at dankworth pond state park in arizona

Dankworth Pond State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours Biking
An overlooking landscape view of the river at Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

+5 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching RV Biking
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area (Arizona)

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

+4 Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing
Sun shining through the trees at Fort Verde State Historic Park

Fort Verde State Historic Park

+5 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Cave Tours
view of the valley below Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park

Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Scenic Overlooks Golfing RV Cave Tours
Ruins of an ancient Hopi Native American pueblo in Homolovi State Park near Winslow, Arizona

Homolovi State Park

+4 Stargazing RV Cave Tours Biking
Editorial Use Only Douglas Mansion located in Jerome State Historic Park in Arizona

Jerome State Historic Park

+3 Scenic Overlooks Canoeing RV
Massive limestone formations stalactites and stalagmites illuminated inside Kartchner Caverns Arizona

Kartchner Caverns State Park

+2 RV Cave Tours
tree and park bench next to the water at lake havasu state park in arizona

Lake Havasu State Park

+4 Scenic Overlooks Jet Skiing Water Skiing RV
The Superstition Mountains rise high in the background of Lost Dutchman State Park

Lost Dutchman State Park

+1 Biking
Lyman Lake among the hills in Lyman Lake State Park

Lyman Lake State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Jet Skiing Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
The First Pinal County Courthouse located in Florence, AZ is part of Mcfarland State Historic Park

McFarland State Historic Park

+1 Cave Tours
Foggy sky above the desert at Oracle State Park

Oracle State Park

+4 Bird Watching Stargazing Scenic Overlooks Biking
A boat dock at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park

+7 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing RV Biking
Yellow wildflowers and saguaro cacti with Picacho Peak volcanic spire Arizona

Picacho Peak State Park

+1 RV
a view of Riordan Mansion with a tree in front

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

+1 Cave Tours
clouds over the hills at River Island State Park

River Island State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Cave Tours Biking
Mission Esperitu Santo through the trees at Goliad State Park

Rockin River Ranch State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Stargazing Kayaking Biking
shoreline campsites at Roper Lake State Park

Roper Lake State Park

+3 Wildlife Watching Picnicking RV
San Rafael State Natural Area (Arizona)

San Rafael State Natural Area
Exterior of the historic courthouse in downtown Tombstone, Arizona

Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park

+1 Cave Tours
Light shining through the tunnel at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Scenic Overlooks Waterfall Viewing Cave Tours
sign for Tubac Presidio State Historic Park outside a building

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park

+3 Horseback Riding RV Cave Tours
Verde River Greenway State Natural Area (Arizona)

Verde River Greenway State Natural Area

+6 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Cave Tours Biking

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❓ Camping in Arizona — FAQ

How far ahead can I book Arizona state park campsites?

You can reserve Arizona state park campsites 12 months in advance via state-run. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in Arizona state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in Arizona state parks typically run $25–$50, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a Arizona state park campground?

The maximum stay is 14 nights maximum within a 30-day period, per park, per household (park manager may extend). Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.

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