Discover Camping, RV Parks & Tent Sites Near Hayden, AZ - Your Ultimate Outdoor Guide
Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of central Arizona, Hayden offers a diverse range of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts, whether you prefer RVs, tents, or dispersed camping. Campers seeking a more structured experience can enjoy several well-equipped RV parks, such as the scenic Hayden Campground, which provides essential amenities while allowing access to nearby hiking trails and stunning views of the nearby Pinal Mountains. For those who prefer tent camping, the picturesque forests surrounding Hayden, particularly the Tonto National Forest, offer established campsites rich in natural beauty, complete with opportunities for fishing and birdwatching in the serene Salt River. If you're yearning for a more rustic experience, dispersed camping in the vast, uninhabited areas offers solitude and connection with nature, allowing campers to set up in picturesque settings, all while being mindful of Leave No Trace principles. The diverse geology and vegetation of the area, including striking red rock formations and sprawling pinon pines, create perfect backdrops for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting. Whether you seek the comforts of an RV park or the tranquility of a remote site, Hayden, AZ, is an ideal destination for any camping adventure, promising unforgettable experiences under the stunning Arizona sky.
Peppersauce Campground is located in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (46 min northeast of Oro Valley, AZ) with an elevation of 4,602 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $50.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
Catalina Campground is part of Catalina State Park in Arizona (just 9 min east of Oro Valley, AZ) with an elevation of 2,668 feet. There are a total of 147 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 139 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 155 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 117 sites have electric and water hookups. 8 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, ramada, telescope, gift shop, horse stable, flush toilets. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Whitetail Campground is located in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (1 hr northeast of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 8,105 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 26 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $125.00 to $165.00. Activities include hiking trails.
Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin is located in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (57 min northeast of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 7,925 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $125.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Showers Point Group Site Campground is located in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (59 min northeast of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 7,793 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $95.00 per night. Activities include fishing.
Rose Canyon Campground is located in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (52 min northeast of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 7,273 feet. There are a total of 32 campsites including 24 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 6 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 22 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $95.00. Some amenities include general store, amphitheater. Activities include fishing.
Picacho Peak Campground is part of Picacho Peak State Park in Arizona (just 25 min northwest of Marana, AZ) with an elevation of 1,891 feet. There are a total of 78 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 50 and 105 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Molino Campground is located in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (36 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 4,334 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $100.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Grapevine Group Campground is located in the Tonto Basin Ranger District, Tonto National Forest (1 hr 27 min northeast of Apache Junction, AZ) with an elevation of 2,299 feet. There are a total of 9 campsites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $75.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, playground, boat ramp, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Timber Camp Rec Area is located in the Globe Ranger District, Tonto National Forest (1 hr 35 min east of Apache Junction, AZ) with an elevation of 5,686 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites. The campground is open all year. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $16.00 to $75.00. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Frazier Horse Campground is located in the Tonto Basin Ranger District, Tonto National Forest (1 hr 30 min northeast of Apache Junction, AZ) with an elevation of 2,192 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $16.00 per night. Activities include horseback riding.
Frazier Group is located in the Tonto Basin Ranger District, Tonto National Forest (1 hr 31 min northeast of Apache Junction, AZ) with an elevation of 2,185 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $75.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lost Dutchman Campground is part of Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona (just 17 min northeast of Apache Junction, AZ) with an elevation of 2,074 feet. There are a total of 132 campsites including 5 cabins. The campground is open all year. 126 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 125 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 68 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $89.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Upper Hospital Flat Group Site is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 54 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 9,026 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to mid November. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Treasure Park - North Campground is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 54 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 9,017 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to mid November. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Treasure Park Group Campground - East is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 54 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 9,017 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to mid November. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Gilbert Ray Campground in Pima County is located 31 min southwest of Casas Adobes, AZ with an elevation of 2,630 feet. There are a total of 133 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 126 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 128 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Buckhorn Campground, Usery Mtn Regional Park in Maricopa County is located just 18 min northeast of Mesa, AZ with an elevation of 2,016 feet. There are a total of 71 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 44 and 114 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $32.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, sewer hookup, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Upper Twilight Group Site is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 35 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 7,535 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Lower Twilight Group Site is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 35 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 7,535 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Upper Arcadia Campground is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 23 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 6,609 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Stockton Pass Campground is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 5 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 5,690 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Reynolds Creek Group is located in the Pleasant Valley Ranger District, Tonto National Forest (2 hrs 3 min northeast of Apache Junction, AZ) with an elevation of 5,209 feet. The site is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of November. Prices start at $75.00 per night.
Roper Lake Campground is part of Roper Lake State Park in Arizona (2 hrs 8 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 3,118 feet. There are a total of 45 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 40 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, gift shop. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Ironwood Campground at McDowell Mtn. Regional Park in Maricopa County is located 47 min east of Scottsdale, AZ with an elevation of 1,778 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 16 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Rowland Campground at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Maricopa County is located 41 min east of Scottsdale, AZ with an elevation of 1,640 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 46 and 116 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $32.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, sewer hookup, playground, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Kartchner Caverns Campground is part of Kartchner Caverns State Park in Arizona (just 25 min north of Sierra Vista, AZ) with an elevation of 4,631 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites including 4 cabins. The campground is open all year. 57 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $59.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Half Moon Ranch is located in the Douglas Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (1 hr 13 min northeast of Sierra Vista, AZ) with an elevation of 4,739 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $150.00 per night. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building is located in the Nogales Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (52 min southeast of Sahuarita, AZ) with an elevation of 5,071 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $75.00 per night. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Shaw House is located in the Douglas Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (1 hr 20 min northeast of Sierra Vista, AZ) with an elevation of 5,478 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $150.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, flush toilets. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
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