Best camping near Cottonwood
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Cottonwood, Arizona — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Playground Group Campground
Prime
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Playground Group Campground is a fantastic camping destination located in the state of Arizona. Situated in a picturesque location, this campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Potato Patch
Prime
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Potato Patch camping area is a beautiful campground located in the state of Arizona. Nestled in the Coconino National Forest, it offers a variety of amenities for campers to…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Potato Patch Campground
Prime
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Potato Patch Campground, located in the state of Arizona, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides several amenities to…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Powell Springs
Prime
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Powell Springs camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Arizona. It offers a range of amenities that make it a popular choice among campers. The campground…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Powell Springs Campground
Prime
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Powell Springs Campground is a popular camping area located in Arizona. This well-maintained campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance visitors' camping experience…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Good
3.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a popular camping destination located in Arizona. Situated near the town of Cottonwood, the campground offers a range of amenities to make your stay…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Thousand Trails Rd Dispersed
Good
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Thousand Trails Rd Dispersed Camping Area is located in the Coconino National Forest, Arizona. The camping area offers picturesque views of the surrounding mountains, including…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Mingus Mountain Campground
Good
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Mingus Mountain Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Arizona. This campground offers a range of amenities to provide a comfortable camping experience. It…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Mingus Mountain
Good
5.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Mingus Mountain Camping Area, located in Arizona, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience surrounded by the stunning scenery of the state. This campground provides…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Clear Creek and Clear Creek Group Campgrounds
Prime
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Clear Creek and Clear Creek Group Campgrounds are located in the beautiful state of Arizona. These campgrounds offer a variety of amenities to enhance your camping experience…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Clear Creek National Forest Campground
Prime
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Clear Creek National Forest Campground is located in Arizona, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and creeks. There are nearby activities for hikers, mountain…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Crescent Moon Cabin
Prime
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Crescent Moon Cabin camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Arizona. Nestled in the heart of nature, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 71 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Coconino National Forest
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Coconino National Forest offers a variety of camping experiences with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Lawrence Crossing Dispersed Camping Area
Prime
16.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Lawrence Crossing Dispersed Camping Area in Arizona is a picturesque camping spot surrounded by the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Located near the Tonto National Forest, visitors can…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Chavez Crossing Group Campground
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Chavez Crossing Group Campground in Arizona offers a serene setting surrounded by mountains and valleys, with stunning views of the nearby Verde River. The campground offers 14…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Cottonwood
The Cottonwood area has 16 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Cottonwood
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.