Best camping near Vail
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Vail, 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
Grass Shack Spring Campground
Good
9.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Grass Shack Spring Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arizona. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#2
Douglas Spring Campground
Good
12.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 94°F
The Douglas Spring Campground is located in the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park in Arizona. This campground offers a unique camping experience with stunning…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#3
Juniper Basin Campground
Fair
9.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Hot day · high 97°F· No active weather warnings
Juniper Basin Campground, located in Saguaro National Park, Arizona, offers a remote backcountry camping experience with 3 established tent-only sites (no dispersed camping). A…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#4
Agave Gulch Military
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Heat advisory· Hot day · high 97°F
Agave Gulch Military camping area is located in the state of Arizona and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides tent and RV sites, with picnic tables and…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 99 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#5
Manning Campground
Good
11.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Manning Campground, located in the state of Arizona, is a popular camping destination for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#6
Manning Camp
Good
11.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Manning Camp is a popular camping area located in the state of Arizona. Situated at an elevation of 8,000 feet in the Rincon Mountains, this campground offers a serene and…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#7
Spud Rock Campground
Good
12.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Spud Rock Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Arizona. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities that cater to campers'…
Why 64: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#8
Happy Valley Campground
Good
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Happy Valley Campground is a popular camping area nestled in the state of Arizona. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience truly…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#9
Ag Fields Group Site
Good
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Ag Fields Group Site is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Arizona. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. It…
Why 57: live conditions (good) · 4 things to do within 15 mi
57Solid
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#10
Oak Tree Canyon Camp Area
Good
17.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Oak Tree Canyon Camp Area is a popular camping destination located in Arizona. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for campers…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#11
Airstrip Group Site
Good
17.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
The Airstrip Group Site is a beautiful camping area located in Arizona. This campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience. The…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#12
Cieneguita BLM
Good
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Cieneguita BLM Camping Area in Arizona is a first-come-first-serve campground with 20+ primitive campsites. The campground is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and offers…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#13
Las Cienegas Dispersed
Good
19.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Las Cienegas Dispersed camping area is located in the state of Arizona and offers a unique camping experience. The campground does not provide any amenities, so campers should…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#14
Cieneguita Camp Area
Good
19.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
The Cieneguita Camp Area Campground is located in the Rillito watershed of Arizona, and is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is known for…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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#15
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area - Entrance
Good
19.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area - Entrance camping area is located in the state of Arizona. This campground offers a serene and picturesque experience for campers. The…
Why 56: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
Camping near Vail
The Vail 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 Vail
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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