Campgrounds, Quiet Waters & Open Range
Arizona’s state parks and outdoor-recreation areas invite visitors to stay the night surrounded by rugged wilderness. During the warmer months, high-elevation campgrounds near lakes and rivers swell with visitors. When colder weather comes, desert campgrounds see most of the activity. Pitch a tent at a state park to get easy access to Arizona’s natural wonders with amenities built in. For more intrepid travelers, strap on a backpack to hike to remote camping spots under the stars.
Travelers in recreation vehicles take their pick of developed RV campgrounds with natural wonders just steps away. Set up camp on the banks of the Colorado River, on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, at the base of the towering Superstition Mountains, at the bewildering impact site at Meteor Crater and in tribal lands on the Colorado Plateau where astonishing views reach beyond the horizon.
Hunters and anglers also appreciate Arizona’s remote natural areas, where they can spend an entire day in the wild without encountering other people. Big-game hunters stalk deer and elk, while other specialty hunters seek out javelina, quail and wild turkeys. Anglers explore the state’s free-flowing rivers, with honey holes stocked with coveted rainbow trout and channel catfish. Secure permits and licenses from Arizona Game and Fish Department before hunting and fishing in Arizona.
