Best camping near Cottonwood
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · 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 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Distant Drums RV Resort
10.9 mi away
Distant Drums RV Resort is a RV park near Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Why 100: 77 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#2
Clear Creek RV Park
18.7 mi away
Clear Creek RV Park is a RV park near Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Why 100: 48 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#3
Playground Group Campground
Good
6.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
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 86: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#4
Potato Patch
Good
7.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
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 86: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#5
Potato Patch Campground
Good
7.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
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 86: live conditions (good) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#6
Taylor Cabin Line Camp
Good
20.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
The Taylor Cabin Line Camp camping area is located in the Coconino National Forest in Arizona, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The area is…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#7
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Fair
3.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
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 83: live conditions (fair) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#8
Powell Springs
Good
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 95°F
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 84: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#9
Powell Springs Campground
Good
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 95°F
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 84: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#10
Thousand Trails Rd Dispersed
Fair
4.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
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 83: live conditions (fair) · 80 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#11
Mingus Mountain Campground
Fair
5.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
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 83: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
M⛰
#12
Mingus Mountain
Fair
5.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
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 83: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#13
Crescent Moon Cabin
Good
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
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 84: live conditions (good) · 101 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#14
Coconino National Forest
Fair
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
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 83: live conditions (fair) · 80 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#15
Lawrence Crossing Dispersed Camping Area
Good
16.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
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 84: live conditions (good) · 71 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
Camping near Cottonwood
The Cottonwood area has 18 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.