Best camping near Fort Mcdowell
48 campgrounds · 48 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Fort Mcdowell, 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 48 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Burnt Corral Campground and Day Use Area
Fair
18.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
Burnt Corral Campground And Day Use Area is a popular camping spot located in the state of Arizona. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Upper Burnt Corral
Fair
18.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
Upper Burnt Corral is a beautiful camping area located in the Tonto National Forest of Arizona. The campground provides a picturesque view of the Salt River, which runs right by…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#3
Upper Burnt Corral Dispersed
Fair
18.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
The Upper Burnt Corral dispersed camping area is nestled in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The area is…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#4
Burnt Corral
Fair
19.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
Burnt Corral Camping Area in Arizona offers stunning views of the Tonto National Forest and the Apache Mountains. It is a first-come-first-serve campground with 82 campsites that…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#5
Crabtree Wash
Good
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Crabtree Wash camping area, located in the state of Arizona, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This primitive campground boasts a range of amenities, making it…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#6
Crabtree Wash Dispersed
Good
16.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Crabtree Wash Dispersed camping area is located in Arizona and offers a unique camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. As a dispersed camping area, it does not provide…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#7
Davis Wash Dispersed
Good
18.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Davis Wash Dispersed camping area in Arizona is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a rustic camping experience. Located in a scenic area, it offers a serene…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#8
Davis Wash
Good
18.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Davis Wash camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Arizona. Situated in a serene natural setting, this camping area offers various amenities for a…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#9
The Rolls OHV Area - Butcher Jones Access
Fair
4.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 99°F
The Rolls OHV Area Butcher Jones Access Camping Area is a popular camping destination located in Arizona. The campground is situated on the shores of Saguaro Lake and offers…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#10
Lower Burnt Corral Dispersed
Good
19.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
The Lower Burnt Corral Dispersed Camping Area in Arizona offers breathtaking views of the Tonto National Forest, with access to the Salt River for water activities. Nearby…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#11
Cholla Bay Dispersed
Fair
19.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
Cholla Bay Dispersed Camping Area is a beautiful camping spot in Arizona that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and sea. The area is perfect for outdoor…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#12
Larry Forbis Group Site
Fair
6.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 99°F
The Larry Forbis Group Site camping area, located in Arizona, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and grills for…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#13
Coon Bluff
Fair
8.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 103°F
Coon Bluff camping area, located in Arizona, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled along the Salt River, this campground provides a wide range of amenities…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#14
Coon Bluff Campground
Fair
8.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 103°F
Coon Bluff Campground, located in Arizona, offers a delightful camping experience with various amenities for visitors. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#15
Bulldog Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area
Fair
9.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 99°F
Bulldog Canyon Off Highway Vehicle Area is a first-come-first-serve camping area in Arizona. There are 10 primitive campsites available with no reservations required. The…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
Camping near Fort Mcdowell
The Fort Mcdowell area has 48 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 Fort Mcdowell
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?
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