Best camping near Lakeside

19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Lakeside, 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 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Horseshoe Cienega
#1 Horseshoe Cienega Good
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Horseshoe Cienega camping area, located in Arizona, offers a wonderful camping experience amidst the beautiful outdoors. This campground provides various amenities to enhance…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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Lakeside
#2 Lakeside Good
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Lakeside camping area in Arizona is a beautiful and popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled in a picturesque location, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Show Low Lake
#3 Show Low Lake Good
3.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Show Low Lake is a popular camping area located in the state of Arizona. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The campground provides well-maintained…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
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Scott Reservoir
#4 Scott Reservoir Good
1.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Scott Reservoir camping area is located in the state of Arizona and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides facilities such as picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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Scott Reservoir Campground
#5 Scott Reservoir Campground Good
1.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Scott Reservoir Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arizona. Situated in a tranquil setting, this campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground
#6 Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground Good
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground in Arizona offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended via Recreation.gov, and fees apply…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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Fool Hollow State Rec Area
#7 Fool Hollow State Rec Area Good
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area in Arizona offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with both tent and RV options, including sites with water/electric hookups…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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Ranchero RV and Mobile Home Park
#8 Ranchero RV and Mobile Home Park
5.5 mi away
Ranchero RV and Mobile Home Park is a RV park near Payson, Arizona.
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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McCoy Bridge
#9 McCoy Bridge Good
15.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
McCoy Bridge camping area is located in the scenic state of Arizona. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. It provides picnic tables…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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Shush Bezahze
#10 Shush Bezahze Good
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Shush Bezahze camping area is located in the state of Arizona and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides spacious and well-maintained campsites, each…
Why 73: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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Brown Creek Campground
#11 Brown Creek Campground Good
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Brown Creek Campground is a peaceful and secluded camping area in Arizona, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. There are 15 campsites available on a…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Los Burros
#12 Los Burros Good
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Los Burros Camping Area is located in Arizona and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and desert landscape. Nearby points of interest include the historic town of…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Los Burros Campground
#13 Los Burros Campground Good
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Los Burros Campground is located in Arizona's Coronado National Forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and wildlife. The nearby attractions include the…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Shush Be Tou
#14 Shush Be Tou Good
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Shush Be Tou camping area is located in the state of Arizona and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Cinnamon Teal 19
#15 Cinnamon Teal 19
9.7 mi away
Cinnamon Teal 19 is a RV park near Payson, Arizona.
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated

Camping near Lakeside

The Lakeside area has 19 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 Lakeside

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.

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