Recommended Camping Places
"We Provide What You Need: Lets Go Camping"
Browse our recommended seasonal camping locations with AZ Places. Each site is accessible by a standard vehicle and located within 1 to 3 hours of Phoenix, Arizona.
AZ Places operates under permit in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Explore our favorite locations and start planning your next camping adventure today!
Note: Some locations have a entrance or use fee. Locations beyond 150 miles require an additional travel fee by AZ Places.
Our goal is to make going outdoors easy by providing a platform for you to create an enjoyable and memorable camping experience.
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Spring
Spring in Arizona brings mild temperatures and blooming wildflowers across deserts and plateaus. It's a perfect time for hiking and exploring as the landscape comes alive after winter's chill.
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February, March, April
Arizona
Coconino County
83M4+WC Forest Lakes Estates, AZ
2 hours 10 minutes
123 miles
Woods Canyon Lake is the most popular and accessible lake on the Mogollon Rim — a beautiful 158-acre reservoir surrounded by ponderosa pine, stocked weekly with rainbow trout, and equipped with a general store and boat rentals for a full day on the water.
Woods Canyon Lake
AZ Places provides everything you need for a seamless camping experience, including delicious meals, leisure supplies, essential base camp equipment such as chairs, tables, lighting, and a fully stocked kitchen. We provide sleeping gear, including tents, sleeping bags and pads, as well as bathroom facilities and wash station. A dedicated camp host is included at your chosen location to assist and ensure your trip goes smoothly. Visit our equipment, food, and leisure gear pages for a full details of what's included.