I'm a seasoned backpacker but my spouse grew up with a travel trailer in another state, and is not a camper otherwise. I want to rent one but I don't understand where to take it. I'd rather not be slotted next to a bunch of other people, and I need a creek and trees. Let me know how to do this, or even just good resources online, etc. We're in the East valley. I feel dumb, like "duh, how do you actually camp with this thing.". Thank you!

Looking to backpack to Douglas Spring Camp in Saguaro NP during the last week of November. What should I expect for temps and weather? Especially the low at night. Trying to plan my gear accordingly. If anyone has additional recs too for Saguaro NP backpacking and resources, please do share!!

Hey! I’m looking to go camping soon looking for somewhere either northern Arizona like Flagstaff, Prescott, etc. or near Payson and Show Low. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good camping spots that have a stream near by where you could go fishing? Or just any good camping near water to go fishing? Thanks in advance!

Planning a backpacking trip in the Mazatzals and having a hard time discerning what the water level typically is here in late December. Any anecdotes? Thanks.

Hi all!

I’m planning on camping sometime this month (Oct), preferably a dispersed campsite area but I’m open to semi-developed campsites.

I don’t have a high-clearance 4WD vehicle, so I probably won’t have a lot of choices. But any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Hi everyone. My husband’s cousin has gone missing on a rock hounding trip near Davis Dam, Laughlin NV. Please share the post below if you know anything or live in the area. He has not been heard from for 17 days. TIA

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/exnY6Pv8Aumo6U5H/?

I'm looking to camp near tonto natural bridge and don't see any sites near by that take reservations. Most I see are first come first serve. Anyone have any recommendations on ones that I'd have best luck on a Friday-sat(possibly) sunday?

Just found out where we normally camp is evacuated due to the West Fire. We normally camp up off the Rim FR 300 but the West Fire currently has the entire area closed down.

Looking for something 2 hours from Phoenix if possible and can't need 4x4 as we tent camp. Something with a view ideally, but we may have to forgo that this trip. Thanks all.

what are some good sites that can be accessed by a regular ol sedan? I don’t have a truck but I love camping. Preferably with bathroom/showers on site

Hi everyone! I recently moved to Tempe, and I'm looking for a place to go tent camping with my dogs so we can escape the heat. I drive a sedan, so I also need a location that would be accessible (easy to drive on roads, no 4-wheel drive). Bonus points if there are good views or some dog-friendly hiking trails nearby! I would prefer something within a 3 hour drive, but am willing to venture farther for a good location.

Looking for a spot in the woods in flagstaff for next weekend. Preferably out of the city and away from people but we also want to explore flagstaff. Anybody have any ideas and where we should go to explore flagstaff?

I was looking for recommendations to take my family tent camping in early November. Ideally within about 45 minutes of Tucson. Views are a plus, but happy to find any good camping spots. TIA for recommendations!

Hey all! Any suggestions for dispersed camping near water in Eastern AZ, like Payson area? We hit up Bear Canyon Lake in June and it was nice. Just wondering if anyone knows of any other spots, preferably with good fishing :)

Has anyone heard of renting solar power stations or starlink gear?
I had wondered about renting to try it out, but I suddenly own 2 power stations. I need to sell one or maybe rent it out to cover the cost. Just wondering what you all think? TIA.

EDIT: for clarification
I had thought about renting to try out solar power when offgrid. I decided I would just buy one.

I bought a bluetti, and then also bought an ecoflow package on sale a couple days later. I just figured I could return the one that I liked less. Now I realize I have to pay shipping to return either. I'd like to either sell or rent out one in order to recover the expense.

Hi, I never really camped before but wanted to try it out next week. I heard Woods Canyon Lake was nice and Aspen Campgrounds was really close by. Seems like the campground itself is very popular too. I noticed that most camp sites are first come first serve and the check in time is at 2 pm according to recreation.gov. Does that mean I won't be able to wake up early in the morning and get there to find myself a camp spot?

Thanks for your help in advance 😊

Edit: To anyone curious, I went to the campground around 7:30 AM on a Saturday just to learn that the campground and nearby campgrounds like the Mogollon Campground to be full. I went to Fr 9350 campground instead which was dispersed campground and it was amazing. Honestly I think I preferred the spread out setup of the campground. Unforthnately it only had one bathroom at the far entrance, so make sure you have a porta potty.

Looking to camp over July 4th, hoping to get a suggestion of somewhere I can have a fire. Less than 7 hours drive from Phoenix. Colorado, Utah, idc I just want a fire. Teardrop camper size.

Hey everyone.

I'm new to both Arizona and the community so thanks for having me. :)

Looking for a spot to go camping for my birthday this year (week of June 21st). Here's some things that I felt would be helpful with thinking of a suitable location:

North of Phoenix (6 hr max) Group of four 4x4 pickup truck (2012 Colorado) Willing to do some off roading Looking for somewhere to camp next to the truck Star gazing Near a body of water 2 night stay

Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.

Zack (•.•)

Anyone know of restrictions for dispersed camping around woods canyon lake? I’d like to load up the kayaks and do some minimalist camping on the north side of the lake with my son. I’ve camped along FR300 a bunch, but it was years ago, and for some reason I remember restrictions about dispersed camping near the lake, but I can’t seem to find anything now. Would appreciate any help.

Anyone have any paranormal/supernatural experiences that they want to tell for my podcast?

My husband and I will be visiting Phoenix for an event on the Saturday of memorial day weekend. We're staying in Phoenix that night, and want to spend Sunday night camping if we can. We currently have a hotel booked in Sedona but I'm realizing it'll be a madhouse during the holiday weekend and I'd rather camp instead.

Looking for recommendations for a forested area to camp near Phoenix. Ideally something with pretty trees and lots of shade. I'd prefer an established campground that allows advanced booking, if that exists. 1-3 hours from Phoenix is fine, including the Flagstaff area.

I'm aware it's probably too late but I figured I'd ask anyway!

I’m looking for recs of a place to camp that has a lake or some type of swimming where I can use my new paddle board! I don’t mind driving to the lake area if the camping is close by but bonus points if there is a camp ground walking distance! I’d prefer a reservation and not first come first serve . TIA

Hi, I'm thinking of camping at any of the Mogollon Rim area campgrounds near Woods Canyon lake in May.

It looks there are many to choose from: Aspen, Mogollon, Spillway, Crook, Rim Campground, and Sinkhole campground. However all of these appear to be first come first serve on recreation.gov

Anyone know if these are competitive/hard to get on a weekend in May? I'd be going up either Friday morning or evening.

I just moved to Tucson recently for work and am looking for a camping spot with the bare amenities like water or a bathroom nearby not a major need. I'm also brining along a couple friends who haven't done much camping ever just trying to get out of the main city for a weekend enjoy some nature.

Greetings fellow campers. I’m curious about a high elevation campsite in the trees for rim-overlook-hammocking with a fire pit on the Mogollan Rim, AZ but….the kicker is, 2WD accessible. Is this at all possible?

TIA!

Hi, new to camping so bear with me but can you really just setup anywhere in dispersed camping in AZ? How do I find this dispersed camping? Any areas to avoid since I have kids? Thank you in advance!

Camping at Roosevelt Lake this weekend. Anything to do around the lake besides boating or the Tonto National Monument?

I want to get out and do some overnight camping in the lower elevations before daytime temps get too much warmer. This week's forecast looks gorgeous!

I want to try and stay within about 90 minutes of Phoenix proper. I'll have my young son with me, so an established campground is a bonus, but I could be talked into somewhere cool that's off the beaten path. I've looked up a couple places already but wanted to hear it from the horse's mouth, as well. Thanks!