Best camping near Scottsdale
15 campgrounds · 15 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Scottsdale, 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 15 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
McDowell Mountain
Fair
11.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 100°F· No active weather warnings
The McDowell Mountain camping area, located in Arizona, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides developed campsites with picnic tables, fire…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#2
Ironwood Campground
Fair
13.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 100°F· No active weather warnings
Ironwood Campground is a picturesque camping area nestled in the state of Arizona. Located in a serene natural setting, this campground offers an array of amenities to ensure a…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#3
Box Bar
Fair
16.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 100°F· No active weather warnings
Box Bar Camping Area in Arizona is a perfect place to enjoy the wilderness. Surrounded by mountain views, visitors can indulge in nearby activities such as hiking, fishing and…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#4
Box Bar Dispersed
Fair
16.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 100°F· No active weather warnings
Box Bar Dispersed Camping Area in Arizona offers a serene and peaceful camping experience with stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. Nearby activities include…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#5
Regional Park - Usery Mt RA
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
Regional Park - Usery Mountain Regional Park, located in Arizona, offers a scenic and well-equipped camping area for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#6
Usery Mountain
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
Usery Mountain Camping Area is a highly popular camping spot that is nestled in the heart of the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The area offers stunning views of the…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#7
Usery Park Campground
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
Usery Park Campground is located in Mesa, Arizona, and offers picturesque views of the surrounding Superstition Mountains. The campground is situated near the Tonto National…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#8
Cholla Forest Primitive Group Camp
Fair
17.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
Cholla Forest Primitive Group Camp camping area offers breathtaking views of the Sonoran Desert and the surrounding mountains. The campground has four primitive campsites that can…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#9
Larry Forbis Group Site
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
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 79: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#10
Bulldog Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area
Fair
18.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
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 79: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#11
Phon D Sutton
Fair
12.7 mi away
· Hot night · low 81°F· Hot day · high 105°F· No active weather warnings
Phon D Sutton camping area, located in the state of Arizona, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, BBQ grills, and fire pits…
Why 77: live conditions (fair) · 57 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#12
Coon Bluff Campground
Fair
13.4 mi away
· Hot night · low 81°F· Hot day · high 105°F· No active weather warnings
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 77: live conditions (fair) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#13
Coon Bluff
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Hot night · low 81°F· Hot day · high 105°F· No active weather warnings
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 77: live conditions (fair) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#14
Cave Creek Rec Area
Fair
18.1 mi away
· Hot night · low 82°F· Hot day · high 102°F· No active weather warnings
Cave Creek Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in Arizona. The area features stunning natural views and opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking…
Why 77: live conditions (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#15
Legacy Adventures Ministry, Inc
Fair
15.5 mi away
· Hot night · low 81°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 105°F
Legacy Adventures Ministry Inc. Camping Area is located in the beautiful Arizona desert, boasting stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Within a short drive…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 147 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
Camping near Scottsdale
The Scottsdale area has 15 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 Scottsdale
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.