The best waterside campgrounds in Arizona

Arizona draws campers with its rivers, creeks, and lakes—think red rock cliffs reflected in still water, or cottonwoods lining a shady stream. You’ll find over 5,500 waterside campsites here, from the cool banks of Oak Creek to the wide shores of Lake Havasu. Pull up to a spot with a shower, bring your dog, and don’t worry about toilets—they’re standard at most sites. Swimming holes, horseback rides through the desert, and rugged hiking trails are easy to find nearby. Top picks include Hawks Hideaway Camping, LLC (500 reviews), Beaver Creek Oasis (379 reviews), and Camp Land Beyond Zion (261 reviews). Expect average rates around $45 a night, but you can snag a basic spot for as low as $10. Arizona’s water-side camping is straightforward—just pick your vibe, pack up, and dive in.

95% (3K) • 22 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Arizona

Glamping on Navajo

1. Glamping on Navajo

100%

(58)

10 sites · Lodging · Page , AZ

We are a Native American-owned large-acreage working sheep ranch and off-grid Glamping hotel offering guests a unique stay at our ranch on the Navajo Nation. Shash Diné is an ideal basecamp for Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, the Colorado River, Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, and both rims of the Grand Canyon. Our ranch's views and night sky are breathtaking, dazzling, and quite humbling. We offer comfort while immersed in nature, True outstanding natural beauty.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$180

/ night

Silver Sunsets

2. Silver Sunsets

90%

(62)

3 sites · Tents, RVs · White Hills, AZ

Off-Grid eco friendly 2.2 acre property with 1 RV site with 12v solar charging station and 1 campsite with fire rings. Outhouse with TP on property. Firewood available as extra. Generator available as extra. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in the Mohave desert adjacent to the historic Silver mining district of White Hills or park your RV at our designated RV campsite.  End each day with amazing sunset views. We have Joshua trees, Mesquite trees, yucca and barrel cactus on the property. Just 4 miles off of Interstate Highway 93 and the new I-11. Close to Willow Beach, Temple Bar / Lake Mead and the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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from

$25

/ night

Kaibab National Forest

3. Kaibab National Forest

95%

(31)

291 sites · Williams, Arizona

It’s time to get wild in the wild west! Head into the red rocks, pines, deserts, and canyons and sink your soul into some vast and untrammelled land that is beyond amazing. Kaibab National Forest has got what you need for a Northern Arizona getaway no matter what you are looking for. With three distinct areas: Williams, Tusayan, and North Kaibab, this diverse place will leave you with a perma-smile and a wild streak you didn’t know you had. Also, wait for it...this forest borders both the north and south side of Grand Canyon National Park! For all the epicness that the Grand Canyon offers (some of the trails actually follow the rim of the canyon!) without the tourists and crowds, come here and feel like you hit the jackpot. There’s really no other way to say it. You just gotta see it for yourself!

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

4. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

96%

(35)

55 sites · Halls Crossing, Utah

This million-acre sprawl of desert and lake offers hiking, sightseeing and swimming opportunities.

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Showers

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

5. Lake Mead National Recreation Area

100%

(8)

306 sites · Meadview, Arizona

Cool off in Lake Mead and Lake Mohave at the country's oldest recreation area.

Electrical hookup

Campfires

Potable water

Roper Lake State Park

6. Roper Lake State Park

100%

(3)

53 sites · Cactus Flats, Arizona

Fall in love at this small state park that's big on privacy.

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Campfires

Alamo Lake State Park

7. Alamo Lake State Park

100%

(1)

200 sites · Alamo Lake, Arizona

Discover Alamo Lake State Park's wild beauty and outdoor adventures.

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Electrical hookup

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Patagonia Lake State Park

8. Patagonia Lake State Park

88%

(12)

117 sites · Beyerville, Arizona

A pristine desert oasis for paddle sports, fishing, and wildlife.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Cattail Cove State Park

9. Cattail Cove State Park

93 sites · Parker Strip, Arizona

Discover Cattail Cove State Park's serene waters and scenic trails.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Arizona draws campers with its rivers, creeks, and lakes—think red rock cliffs reflected in still water, or cottonwoods lining a shady stream. You’ll find over 5,500 waterside campsites here, from the cool banks of Oak Creek to the wide shores of Lake Havasu. Pull up to a spot with a shower, bring your dog, and don’t worry about toilets—they’re standard at most sites. Swimming holes, horseback rides through the desert, and rugged hiking trails are easy to find nearby. Top picks include Hawks Hideaway Camping, LLC (500 reviews), Beaver Creek Oasis (379 reviews), and Camp Land Beyond Zion (261 reviews). Expect average rates around $45 a night, but you can snag a basic spot for as low as $10. Arizona’s water-side camping is straightforward—just pick your vibe, pack up, and dive in.

95% (3K) • 22 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Arizona

Glamping on Navajo

1. Glamping on Navajo

100%

(58)

10 sites · Lodging · Page , AZ

We are a Native American-owned large-acreage working sheep ranch and off-grid Glamping hotel offering guests a unique stay at our ranch on the Navajo Nation. Shash Diné is an ideal basecamp for Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, the Colorado River, Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, and both rims of the Grand Canyon. Our ranch's views and night sky are breathtaking, dazzling, and quite humbling. We offer comfort while immersed in nature, True outstanding natural beauty.

Toilets

Showers

Campfires

from

$180

/ night

Silver Sunsets

2. Silver Sunsets

90%

(62)

3 sites · Tents, RVs · White Hills, AZ

Off-Grid eco friendly 2.2 acre property with 1 RV site with 12v solar charging station and 1 campsite with fire rings. Outhouse with TP on property. Firewood available as extra. Generator available as extra. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in the Mohave desert adjacent to the historic Silver mining district of White Hills or park your RV at our designated RV campsite.  End each day with amazing sunset views. We have Joshua trees, Mesquite trees, yucca and barrel cactus on the property. Just 4 miles off of Interstate Highway 93 and the new I-11. Close to Willow Beach, Temple Bar / Lake Mead and the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

from

$25

/ night

Kaibab National Forest

3. Kaibab National Forest

95%

(31)

291 sites · Williams, Arizona

It’s time to get wild in the wild west! Head into the red rocks, pines, deserts, and canyons and sink your soul into some vast and untrammelled land that is beyond amazing. Kaibab National Forest has got what you need for a Northern Arizona getaway no matter what you are looking for. With three distinct areas: Williams, Tusayan, and North Kaibab, this diverse place will leave you with a perma-smile and a wild streak you didn’t know you had. Also, wait for it...this forest borders both the north and south side of Grand Canyon National Park! For all the epicness that the Grand Canyon offers (some of the trails actually follow the rim of the canyon!) without the tourists and crowds, come here and feel like you hit the jackpot. There’s really no other way to say it. You just gotta see it for yourself!

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

4. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

96%

(35)

55 sites · Halls Crossing, Utah

This million-acre sprawl of desert and lake offers hiking, sightseeing and swimming opportunities.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

5. Lake Mead National Recreation Area

100%

(8)

306 sites · Meadview, Arizona

Cool off in Lake Mead and Lake Mohave at the country's oldest recreation area.

Electrical hookup

Campfires

Potable water

Roper Lake State Park

6. Roper Lake State Park

100%

(3)

53 sites · Cactus Flats, Arizona

Fall in love at this small state park that's big on privacy.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Alamo Lake State Park

7. Alamo Lake State Park

100%

(1)

200 sites · Alamo Lake, Arizona

Discover Alamo Lake State Park's wild beauty and outdoor adventures.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Patagonia Lake State Park

8. Patagonia Lake State Park

88%

(12)

117 sites · Beyerville, Arizona

A pristine desert oasis for paddle sports, fishing, and wildlife.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Cattail Cove State Park

9. Cattail Cove State Park

93 sites · Parker Strip, Arizona

Discover Cattail Cove State Park's serene waters and scenic trails.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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sarah

October 2025

1 night at Glamping on Navajo

end zone, one of the coolest places I’ve ever been. Accommodations were awesome, clean tent with extra supplies provided – earplugs, water, bottles, etc.… Overall, the experience was amazing. Great hosts… Can’t wait to come back!

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David

May 2025

21 ft Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Silver Sunsets

I read a bad review saying it was hard to find - this is completely false. The place was very easy to find from both Google maps and his instructions. Nice, peaceful setting with Joshua trees all around and windmills in the distance - they look close but they weren't close enough for us to hear them. The host was friendly, as was his dog, and he even gave us some fresh eggs from his chickens. We enjoyed the stay and found it well worth it.

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Dana

April 2025

With kids

1 night at Glamping on Navajo

Such a cool experience. We appreciated the welcoming, the accommodations were thoughtful and SO comfortable. A great spot along our journey through AZ. I would 100% come back.

Laurel

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Silver Sunsets

Absolutely beautiful sunset and desert view, we especially loved the Joshua Trees and all the different cactus. Eric is very welcoming and super helpful, accommodating our schedule changes and giving directions. We also loved his very enthusiastic dog Una!