Campgrounds Near Phoenix, Arizona
The Phoenix metro area is vast in scope and is surrounded by natural wonders on all sides. To the north, you’ll find stretches of desert, several mountain ranges and Lake Pleasant. All of these areas are ideal RV camping regions.
If you’re not sure where to go, your friends here at Sun City RV in Peoria have picked out a few of our favorite local camping destinations, so get ready to hitch up your travel trailer or gas up your motorhome for a weekend of adventure in the desert!
Pleasant Harbor RV Park (Peoria, AZ)
45 miles north and slightly west of downtown Phoenix, you’ll find Lake Pleasant, a reservoir created in 1927 to serve the greater metropolitan area. The RV park on its southern shore features 253 full-service campsites and 60 partial hook-up sites. Amenities are plentiful here, including bathrooms with showers, laundry facilities, Jacuzzi access, a convenience store, an outdoor pool and a clubhouse. Using personal watercrafts is a popular lake pastime, as is fishing.
Nearby Indian Mesa is the site of an ancient Hohokam village, if you have the stamina for a steep hike up its 400’ sides. You’ll see the ruins of their original housing structures as well as a number of artifacts and former canals built to support agricultural endeavors. Hiking trails around the mesa and lake will let you view beautiful mountainous desert landscapes.
Seven Springs Campground (Cave Creek, AZ)
This more primitive campground is located 53 miles northeast of Phoenix within the Tonto National Forest. Seven Springs was built in 1934 and currently has 23 campsites that have picnic tables and grills with use of a solar-powered water pump during the day. Vault restrooms are available on site as well.
Gas, food and propane can be acquired on your way in from Cave Creek in the town of Carefree, 18 miles to the south of Seven Springs. There are some hiking trails nearby through the desert hills. Any trailers taken to the campground must be less than 16’ long, and the gravel road is sometimes closed, so check ahead before you go!
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