Top Campgrounds near Fort McDowell
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Horsethief Cabin
Horsethief Cabin, located in the Bradshaw Mountains of Prescott National Forest at over 6,000 feet, was originally built in 1939 for Forest Service crews. After falling into disuse by the 1980s, it has been remodeled and now serves as a rental cab...
From $100/night
Turney Gulch Group
Turney Gulch is a scenic camping site in Prescott National Forest, accommodating up to 100 people and 30 vehicles. Located near Horse Thief Lake, it offers activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Reservations can be made on...
Sycamore Cabin
Sycamore Cabin provides a unique recreation opportunity and lodging experience for visitors to Prescott National Forest. In 1938, the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the cabin, which served as a residence for the district ranger and later,...
Kellner Group Campground
Kellner Group Campground is located at the base of the Pinal Mountains near Globe, Arizona, featuring several semi-secluded picnic areas. The site includes unique rock walls and steps constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is situated ...
Ponderosa (AZ)
Ponderosa Campground is located within the expansive Tonto National Forest, known for its towering pines and rolling forests in northern Arizona. As the fifth-largest forest in the U.S., Tonto attracts around 5.8 million visitors each year. Its bo...
From $22/night
Love's RV Hookup-Eloy AZ 972
Sharp Creek
Sharp Creek is a small campground in central Arizona, celebrated for its pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery. It offers tent-only, family, and group sites to cater to diverse visitors. The area is ideal for outdoor recreation.
From $29/night
High Chaparral RV and Mobile Park
North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area
The North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area spans 63,200 acres in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, located in southwestern Maricopa County. It offers opportunities for solitude and outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and wildlife observ...
Mogollon Campground
Mogollon Campground is located just outside the Woods Canyon Recreation area, only two miles from the lake. It offers stunning views and is among the closest campgrounds to the Mogollon Rim.
From $18/night
Margies Cove West Campground
Margies Cove West Campground, situated in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, offers day-use parking for ten vehicles, three primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, and a vault toilet. There is no water available at the site. The ...
Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds
Timber Camp Recreation Area is a popular family and group campground located in Tonto National Forest. It provides both day-use sites and overnight camping options. The area is well-suited for recreational activities.
Rim Campground
Rim Campground is located near the Mogollon Rim, offering stunning 100-mile views from various points along the edge. It provides a scenic setting for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
From $18/night
Long Valley Group Campground
The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground, located at 6,950 feet among ponderosa pines, accommodates up to 300 people and features picnic tables, grills, and a large fire pit. It includes vault toilets, with additional port-a-pots required for ...
South Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area
The South Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area spans 60,100 acres in southwestern Maricopa County, Arizona, featuring diverse landscapes within the Sonoran Desert National Monument. It includes 13 miles of the Maricopa Mountain range, offering oppor...
Sinkhole Campground
Sinkhole Campground is set in a ponderosa pine forest near Willow Springs Lake, offering boating and fishing. Nearby, there are hiking and mountain biking trails in the Wildlife Area, as well as access to the General Crook National Recreation Trai...
From $25/night
Christmas Recreation Site
The Christmas Recreation Site is located along the Gila River, about 6½ miles from Winkelman, offering minimal development for activities like sightseeing, wildlife viewing, and camping. It features gravel driveways, unimproved campsites, and a to...
Shores Recreation Site
The Shores Recreation Site, located along the Gila River near Winkelman, offers gravel driveways, unimproved campsites, and two toilets for various river-related activities such as sightseeing, fishing, and camping. It features a riparian area wit...
Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)
Rock Crossing Campground is located at an elevation of 7,316' amid ponderosa pine and oak, offering a cool summer climate. It's a popular spot for various recreational activities and abundant wildlife, including elk, mule deer, black bear, and bal...
From $20/night
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
Black Canyon Rim Campground features 20 sites of different sizes, accommodating tents and pop-up campers. Some sites are also suitable for pull trailers, 5th-wheel trailers, and motorhomes up to 40 feet in length.
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Horsethief Cabin
Horsethief Cabin, located in the Bradshaw Mountains of Prescott National Forest at over 6,000 feet, was originally built in 1939 for Forest Service crews. After falling into disuse by the 1980s, it has been remodeled and now serves as a rental cab...
From $100/night
Turney Gulch Group
Turney Gulch is a scenic camping site in Prescott National Forest, accommodating up to 100 people and 30 vehicles. Located near Horse Thief Lake, it offers activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Reservations can be made on...
Sycamore Cabin
Sycamore Cabin provides a unique recreation opportunity and lodging experience for visitors to Prescott National Forest. In 1938, the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the cabin, which served as a residence for the district ranger and later,...
Kellner Group Campground
Kellner Group Campground is located at the base of the Pinal Mountains near Globe, Arizona, featuring several semi-secluded picnic areas. The site includes unique rock walls and steps constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is situated ...
Ponderosa (AZ)
Ponderosa Campground is located within the expansive Tonto National Forest, known for its towering pines and rolling forests in northern Arizona. As the fifth-largest forest in the U.S., Tonto attracts around 5.8 million visitors each year. Its bo...
From $22/night
Love's RV Hookup-Eloy AZ 972
Sharp Creek
Sharp Creek is a small campground in central Arizona, celebrated for its pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery. It offers tent-only, family, and group sites to cater to diverse visitors. The area is ideal for outdoor recreation.
From $29/night
High Chaparral RV and Mobile Park
North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area
The North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area spans 63,200 acres in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, located in southwestern Maricopa County. It offers opportunities for solitude and outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and wildlife observ...
Mogollon Campground
Mogollon Campground is located just outside the Woods Canyon Recreation area, only two miles from the lake. It offers stunning views and is among the closest campgrounds to the Mogollon Rim.
From $18/night
Margies Cove West Campground
Margies Cove West Campground, situated in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, offers day-use parking for ten vehicles, three primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, and a vault toilet. There is no water available at the site. The ...
Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds
Timber Camp Recreation Area is a popular family and group campground located in Tonto National Forest. It provides both day-use sites and overnight camping options. The area is well-suited for recreational activities.
Rim Campground
Rim Campground is located near the Mogollon Rim, offering stunning 100-mile views from various points along the edge. It provides a scenic setting for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
From $18/night
Long Valley Group Campground
The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground, located at 6,950 feet among ponderosa pines, accommodates up to 300 people and features picnic tables, grills, and a large fire pit. It includes vault toilets, with additional port-a-pots required for ...
South Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area
The South Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area spans 60,100 acres in southwestern Maricopa County, Arizona, featuring diverse landscapes within the Sonoran Desert National Monument. It includes 13 miles of the Maricopa Mountain range, offering oppor...
Sinkhole Campground
Sinkhole Campground is set in a ponderosa pine forest near Willow Springs Lake, offering boating and fishing. Nearby, there are hiking and mountain biking trails in the Wildlife Area, as well as access to the General Crook National Recreation Trai...
From $25/night
Christmas Recreation Site
The Christmas Recreation Site is located along the Gila River, about 6½ miles from Winkelman, offering minimal development for activities like sightseeing, wildlife viewing, and camping. It features gravel driveways, unimproved campsites, and a to...
Shores Recreation Site
The Shores Recreation Site, located along the Gila River near Winkelman, offers gravel driveways, unimproved campsites, and two toilets for various river-related activities such as sightseeing, fishing, and camping. It features a riparian area wit...
Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)
Rock Crossing Campground is located at an elevation of 7,316' amid ponderosa pine and oak, offering a cool summer climate. It's a popular spot for various recreational activities and abundant wildlife, including elk, mule deer, black bear, and bal...
From $20/night
Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)
Black Canyon Rim Campground features 20 sites of different sizes, accommodating tents and pop-up campers. Some sites are also suitable for pull trailers, 5th-wheel trailers, and motorhomes up to 40 feet in length.
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Fort McDowell has 160 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Kellner Group Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Fort McDowell vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Fort McDowell welcome pets. Kellner Group Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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