The best desert campgrounds near Tonalea, Arizona

Desert camping near Tonalea gives you options that range from basic tent spots to unique glamping setups, all surrounded by red sand, mesas, and open sky. With over 80 desert campsites in the area, you can snag a spot for as little as $10 a night, though the average runs about $78. Showers, campfires, and toilets are common at many sites, so you won’t have to rough it unless you want to. Fishing, swimming, and hiking are the main draws—expect long views, starry nights, and a dry breeze. Top picks include Glamping In Navajoland (44 reviews), Naked Skull Campgrounds 21+ Only (33 reviews), and Page Lake Powell Campground (20 reviews). Expect wide-open spaces, quick access to hiking trails, and campsites that make it easy to catch the sunrise—or just get some quiet time under the stars.

91% (135) • 67 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Tonalea

Desert camping near Tonalea gives you options that range from basic tent spots to unique glamping setups, all surrounded by red sand, mesas, and open sky. With over 80 desert campsites in the area, you can snag a spot for as little as $10 a night, though the average runs about $78. Showers, campfires, and toilets are common at many sites, so you won’t have to rough it unless you want to. Fishing, swimming, and hiking are the main draws—expect long views, starry nights, and a dry breeze. Top picks include Glamping In Navajoland (44 reviews), Naked Skull Campgrounds 21+ Only (33 reviews), and Page Lake Powell Campground (20 reviews). Expect wide-open spaces, quick access to hiking trails, and campsites that make it easy to catch the sunrise—or just get some quiet time under the stars.

91% (135) • 67 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Tonalea

1. Naked Skull Campgrounds

98%

(58)

45mi from Tonalea · 26 sites · Tents, RVs

*** NOTICE: Due to the winter season and work that we would like to do to improve guest stays in the future, we have 'closed' the campgrounds until April 1, 2026. We hope that you will consider staying with us in the future. We currently cannot accept any bookings for 2026; part of the improvements we are doing is to reimagine the 'sites'. We want to make sure each guest has a view and privacy in their site. Once we determine how many sites we will have and prepare them for guests we will update Hipcamp with the new sites that will be available with pictures and open bookings up online again. *** This is RURAL camping and fully off-grid without facilities. 7 miles DIRT ROAD, 4 wheel drive recommended. We are located 50 miles (1 hour) northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona. Our 60 acre property offers a unique experience for those looking for a place to unplug and explore with plenty of privacy and room to roam. You'll enjoy incredible views of the Painted Desert, Gray Mountain, and the San Francisco peaks. 13 miles to Cameron, Arizona 37 miles to Wupatki National Monument. 38 miles to Tuba City, Arizona. 42 miles to Grand Canyon National Park (south rim). NOTE - as a rural, off-grid, desert location you may encounter wildlife (nice and not so nice ones) while on the property or hiking around the wilderness.

2. Stone Soup Desert Views

75%

(6)

45mi from Tonalea · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Back to basics with endless desert sky. Hike giant rock sculptures, gather petrified wood, maybe find the hidden pond or seasonal Little Colorado to splash in . Bathed in the Canyon's ethereal ambiance, powdery views of Navajo Plateau and snowy San Francisco Peaks await. This is “Stone Soup,” in honor of unique geology and a folktale where everyone brings something to make a whole greater than its parts. A hut, built with love during musical campouts, materials are recycled from building sites may be available, on a first-come first serve basis, but please don't count on anything being there but the open land and sky. There are 40 acres to explore and camp on. You can follow the property boundaries, or just head straight out from the hut away from the road or on the other side of the road for at least half a mile and camp anywhere. You can drive all over the land in a regular vehicle and find your spot. If you do use the hut, please leave it in better shape than you found it. Same with the land. Here is my vision: Adventurous, creative, nature-loving kindred souls can converge on these 40 acres and bring what they need but also share with one another (the stone soup spirit). Although you do need to take in and out everything (water, food, bedding...) and there is no outhouse at the moment (dunes for some privacy, and thinly bury your waste), you can drive anywhere on the land and have what you need in your vehicle. It sometimes gets windy, so car-camping is recommended over tents, though you can also bring your RV. Basically at the moment, this is an isolated, wild campsite, with total peace and quiet but where you bring everything. There is no running water, cooking supplies, or toilet. You may find firewood further down the road, and can have a fire anytime, but nothing is supplied. You will need to take your trash with you. The photos are not up to date and still show amenities that are not there. The hut may be available, but it is just a structure with no door. Also note that there is no way to get there with Google maps/ GPS coordinate. I will send detailed directions if you book, but you probably want to arrive with some daylight. If prepared to rough it, it's a gorgeous site with open sky, amazing views, stars, rocks, and silence.

3. Page Lake Powell Campground

85%

(42)

48mi from Tonalea · 60 sites · RVs

RV & tent camping, covered wagon & park house rentals in Page, Arizona Welcome to Page Lake Powell Campground, in the heart of the Grand Circle among some of the most spectacular national parks in the American West. Our campground is located in Page, Arizona, just minutes away from world-famous Lake Powell, surrounded by Arizona’s scenic desert landscape. Call us today! Experience the spectacular red rock landscapes of the American Southwest with us in Page, Arizona! Our campground offers a variety of lodging options, with luxury-covered wagons and two-bedroom park houses, as well as traditional tent and RV camping. We’re blocks away from restaurants, retail stores, galleries, Horshoebend, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon Tours, Glen Canyon, Hiking trails, Biking, and many more attractions in Page, AZ.

4. Private Casita

100%

(1)

48mi from Tonalea · 1 site · Lodging

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Make the most of your vacation with gas grill, beach towels and patio chairs set available upon request. 🏖️ Self entry using keypad for convenience. Spend a day at Sands’ ranch; UTV trail ride in a secluded canyon 12 miles south of Page, Az on Hwy 89. Request ahead please 😁 No Smoking 🚭 No Parties!!

5. Glamping on Navajo

100%

(58)

45mi from Tonalea · 10 sites · Lodging

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.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Kelsey

November 2025

12 ft Class B

With pets

2 nights at Page Lake Powell Campground

The spot at Page Lake Powell's was ideal for a base camp in northern Arizona. The campground is close to many outdoor activities. The sites were too close together, but thankfully there were open spots right next to us. The campground host got us a fire pit, which was really nice! The downside was being right by the sewage dump.

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Bob

November 2025

17 ft Class B

2 nights at Naked Skull Campgrounds

I loved the quiet solitude of Clove and Keith's land. The sunsets and sunrises were beautiful. There is so much to say and enjoy about their land. I saw wild horses running across the plains. The landscape and peace that I encountered was worth the drive. I would defiantly go back and looking forward to it!!

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Kyle

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Naked Skull Campgrounds

We absolutely loved this campsite it was extremely private and remote. If you are not looking for a 1 hour off of the highway dirt road trek in just be aware. BUT if you are looking for 40 acres of expansive desert to explore nearly all to yourself this is the place for you ! Clove and Keith just bought this property and did a great job welcoming us and making sure we got settled okay. Overall we had a quick but great stop here feels like youre on mars.

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Jessica

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Naked Skull Campgrounds

Outstanding stay!!! A couple important notes. First, Google maps was on point, Apple Maps didn’t understand the assignment. Second, you must arrive before dark because of the landscape. That said, Clove and Keith went above and beyond to help me arrive and get settled. Perfect for stargazing and hiking while enjoying the rock formations. If I wander back this way I’ll definitely stay here again.

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Geneviève

October 2025

24 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at Page Lake Powell Campground

Great campground and situated near Lake Powell, lot of activities to do. Full hookup, cold swimming pool (and very hot tube), nice playground. Friendly staff

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John-Thomas

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Stone Soup Desert Views

The site was remote, the kids loved wondering the dunes and nearby rock formations. The night sky was brilliant. Bring a UV light and look for glow in the dark scorpions.

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Elena

October 2025

16 ft Class B

2 nights at Page Lake Powell Campground

All was perfect!! And the jacuzzi was amazing. Thanks for all I recommend !

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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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pankaj

October 2025

20 ft Class C

1 night at Page Lake Powell Campground

Clean washroom , great view . We were on camper van .

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Carlos

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Private Casita

Everything was comfy, thanks!!

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Bianca

September 2025

21 ft Class B

1 night at Page Lake Powell Campground

It’s complete with amenities. Fitness gym not open when we were there.

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Bianca

September 2025

21 ft Class B

1 night at Page Lake Powell Campground

I love the camp site. It’s a lil outdated but everything works well. The shower are and bathroom are clean. They have a wash area with good pressure, a dump station, potable water and they also have cottages and some wagon like cabin.

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Susan

September 2025

19 ft Class B

2 nights at Page Lake Powell Campground

Great location! The host was welcoming. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. It was great to have nice bathrooms with hot showers.

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david

September 2025

26 ft Class A

1 night at Page Lake Powell Campground

Great facilities with 2 shower blocks and a pool. Very easy check in and quiet although close to the road. No eating facilities on-site, with loads of choice 5min drive away this was not an issue. Would use again whenever in Page.

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Bob

August 2025

22 ft travel trailer

1 night at Page Lake Powell Campground

‘Good location for Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, and downtown Page.

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William

August 2025

15 ft campervan

1 night at Naked Skull Campgrounds

With no road noise and no artificial lights other than a couple on the property this is a great location to view the stars and enjoy the quiet of Northern Arizona. Plenty of room to walk about and enjoy yourself with no distractions.

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Don

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Naked Skull Campgrounds

It was great, but the wind was terrible, they were great host, privacy was great, next time bringing my motorhome it was a little tough in a tent, beautiful views, overall it was really good, will do it again, it is a7 mile dirt road. But it's no bad, I will be back, saw some wild horses which was cool, rented a bike went for a ride, that was fun, the bathroom was clean, what more can I say

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Nathan

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Naked Skull Campgrounds

Tent camping in a private little campsite set against beautiful red rock. About 7.5 miles down a dirt road but worth the incredible 365° landscape at sunset. Would absolutely recommend for the adventurous.