Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
7 mi north · USDA Forest Service
Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape.
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Camping near Flagstaff
Campgrounds and camping areas near Flagstaff on federal land, with which ones take reservations on Recreation.gov.
28campgrounds and camping areas
7 mito the closest
17within 30 miles
March–Novemberbest months
Good to know: Popular campgrounds book up months ahead on Recreation.gov; first-come sites fill early on weekends and holidays.
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Lockett Meadow Campground
12 mi north · USDA Forest Service
This primitive campground offers a scenic view of the San Francisco Peaks and dry camping in the cool aspen trees that surround Lockett Meadow.
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Little Elden Springs Horsecamp
Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
Lockett Meadow Campground
This primitive campground offers a scenic view of the San Francisco Peaks and dry camping in the cool aspen trees that surround Lockett Meadow.
- Camping
- Picnicking
Oleary Group Site
O'Leary Group Campground was constructed in 2001 and is named for O'Leary Peak, which overlooks this site.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Pine Flat Campground West
Pine Flat Campground is a popular camping spot in scenic Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona's Coconino National Forest. The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the well-known town of Sedona, Arizona, and its red rock cliffs.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
- Star Gazing
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Bonito Campground (AZ)
Bonito Campground is located 18 miles northeast of Flagstaff, near Sunset Crater/Wupatki National Monument. Elevation is 6,900 feet.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
Cave Spring
Cave Springs sits in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon and is one of Coconino National Forest's most popular campgrounds. The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the town of Sedona, Arizona, and its famous red rock cliffs.
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Pinegrove
Pinegrove Campground sits in the lush Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, offering visitors countless recreation opportunities set in a stunning landscape.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
Dairy Springs
Dairy Springs is a comfortable campground tucked away in a scenic area of northern Arizona. Its main attraction is the seasonal Mormon Lake which, when filled with water, draws visitors for fishing, windsurfing and wildlife watching.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Fernow Cabin
Fernow Cabin offers a quaint, forested retreat near Flagstaff and Sedona, in central Arizona. The rustic, three-bedroom log cabin is a retired U.S.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
Double Springs
Double Springs Campground is an “old fashion” campground, originally built in the 1930’s, and has sites nestled in a beautiful draw filled with cool grass, ponderosa pine and Gambel oak.
- Camping
Kendrick Cabin
Kendrick Cabin offers groups of up to 10 people the chance to experience spectacular mountain views, numerous hiking and mountain biking trails, and several cultural and historic attractions of the Southwest region.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
Manzanita.
Manzanita Campground is a small, year-round, tent-only facility with campsites that fill up very quickly. Visitors enjoy the campground for its fishing and swimming holes along Oak Creek, beautiful scenery and excellent wildlife watching.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse
The Spring Valley Cabin and Bunkhouse offer a peaceful retreat with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, quiet solitude, wildlife viewing opportunities, and access to nearby trails.
- Biking
- Camping
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Snowshoeing
- Star Gazing
WHITE HORSE LAKE Campground
White Horse Lake is an extremely popular fishing lake, 19 miles southeast of Williams, in northern Arizona.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- Ranger programs
Chavez Crossing
Chavez Crossing Group Campground is in the picturesque Red Rock district of Arizona, with famous red rock formations and breathtaking painted sunsets.
- Camping
Crescent Moon Ramada
Crescent Moon sits beneath the stunning Cathedral Rock, one of the most photographed scenes in the American Southwest.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Swimming
30 to 75 miles (3)
Kaibab National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Prescott National Forest
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- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Grand Canyon National Park
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horse Camping
- Paddling
75 miles and farther (8)
Tonto National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
The 80-mile Black Canyon Trail provides visitors with a long-range backcountry trail riding, mountain biking, and hiking opportunity.
- Accessible Facility Or Activity
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Lake Pleasant
This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
Petrified Forest National Park
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- History
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
WestWorld
WestWorld is located in north Scottsdale at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert with over 360 acres of pristine landscaping, the covered Equidome Arena, Brett's Barn, and state-of-the-art equine facilities…
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Recreational Vehicles
Tres Alamos Wilderness
The 8,300-acre Tres Alamos Wilderness Area is in Yavapai County, 80 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona, and six miles south of the Santa Maria River.
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Photography
- Wilderness
- Wildlife viewing
Burro Creek Recreation Site
The Burro Creek Recreation Site is situated along Burro Creek within a very scenic Sonoran Desert canyon at an elevation of 1,960 feet. This peaceful area has long been a favorite stop of travelers on nearby Highway 93.
- Backpacking
- Bird Watching
- Birding
- Camping
- Camping Area
- Hiking
- Photography
- Water Access
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
This remote and unspoiled, 294,000-acre monument is a geologic treasure, containing Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs, Coyote Buttes and Paria Canyon. Visitors will enjoy scenic views of towering cliffs and deep canyons.
- Camping
- Hiking
- History
- Off-highway vehicles
- Photography
- Wilderness
- Wildlife viewing
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Flagstaff. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for camping near Flagstaff?
Little Elden Springs Horsecamp (USDA Forest Service), about 7 miles north of Flagstaff as the crow flies. Next are Coconino National Forest Recreation (10 mi) and Lockett Meadow Campground (12 mi).
When is the best time for camping near Flagstaff?
Based on Flagstaff’s average highs, March–November. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Can I reserve a campsite near Flagstaff?
15 of the 28 places listed here take reservations on Recreation.gov; others are first come, first served.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.