Discover the best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Phoenix, Arizona

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4 top river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Phoenix

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Cave Creek Quiet Homestead

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Cave Creek, AZ

Quiet slice of heaven under the stars on our homestead. Due to some unexpected commitments, it was necessary to reduce our camping experience for our winter 2024 season. We are very sorry, but will reopen as soon as possible. Please check back for open dates and sites Our space offers a tranquil setting with several camping options. Site # 1: Closed for 2024 season. Sorry Site #2: Closed for 2024 season. Sorry Site # 3: RV Glamping. Queen size bed with a dinette that can be used as an extra bed for the little ones. Site # 4 RV, Pop Ups or Living Quarters with horses/mules Site # 5 Boarding for Horses or Mules We offer Communal Spaces with restroom, grill, table, other seating with larger fire-pit. Feel free to visit our horses, chickens or hike our beautiful trails right from the property. Enjoy the horses, the stars at night and our neighboring coyotes sing if you are lucky. Our home is close by, the little white farmhouse on the hill. Thank you for looking!

The Sunset Nooks

4 sites · Tents1 acre · Buckeye, AZ

This property is in a one of a kind location that puts you on the lake in a two minute walk…. Or the Gila River in a 20 minute walk. Plus there’s a nook for each campsite with fire pit. They’re pretty cool with shade to relax and read books and or meditate. Each site is different and availability is first come first serve. Thanks and see y’all soon

Cactus Rose Ranch RV Sites

10 sites · RVs11 acres · Scottsdale, AZ

Cactus Rose Ranch is 11 acres in the north Scottsdale/ Rio Verde area of Arizona. This special area is surrounded by the Tonto National forest on the north & east, the McDowell Mountain park on the south, Fraisfield Preserve on the west. Several mountain trails nearby, of varied challenge. It is home to 360' awesome mountain views (sometimes purple, golden, or pink too), scenic desert vistas, and the best sunrises, sunsets, and starry nights in the world! Weekly and Monthly rates available! Plenty of places nearby to hike, horseback ride, mountain bike, and explore Enjoy staying on our desert ranch located in rural North Scottsdale/ Rio Verde AZ! Several restaurants near, and 30-45 minutes into Scottsdale and all they have to offer! (NO on site BATHROOM FACILITIES...NO TENT CAMPERS unless you are self contained) The perfect retreat for those that like to see Arizona off the beaten path. Check out stellar mountain views, spectacular desert sunrises, sunsets, and star studded night skies! Wildlife and beautiful friendly birds. Listen to the quietness...and perhaps a night time coyote unique serenade. Located near some of the best hiking, biking, and horseback riding, in the state. Please note that we are down about 1/2 mile of dirt road which sometimes might be a bit challenging for XL 40 ft 5th wheels and other very low riding RVs. Most RVs have no issues. (Sometimes, the road might be too narrow for 2 vehicles... so someone will need to pull over in the plentiful wider areas... pls give the other vehicle a desert rural ranch friendly thank you "wave".) ENJOY! Get that "Way-Out-West" feeling. Wrap yourself in western fun. Take time for enjoying a morning cup of coffee and taking in the mountain views. Wi-Fi for computer and TV. Your comfort is important. This is a rural area and you will be serenaded by coyotes, mules, and roosters. There are no street lights so the stars are magnificent at night. There is about a mile of dirt road to get to the house, and it is reachable by most vehicles ( but maybe not a low-riding sports car). There are desert dirt pathways so bring appropriate footwear. We are nearby some awesome hiking, mountain biking, horse trail riding, world-class golf course, exceptional places to eat, unique shopping. Great fun! Check for events: https://www.experiencescottsdale.com BARRET JACKSON CLASSIC CAR & AUTO AUCTION SHOW: Jan 20-28, 24 WM PHOENIX OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT TPC, of SCOTTSDALE: FEB 3-11 ARABIAN HORSE SHOW FEB 5-25, 2024 COWBOY COLLEGE HORSEBACK RIDING & ADVENTURES: 480-471-3151 CAVECREEK OUTFITTERS HORSEBACK RIDING/EVENTS/ UTV/ATV RENT Check for events: https://www.experiencescottsdale.com

Rio Rancho Verde

7 sites · Lodging62 acres · Scottsdale, AZ

We're an Equestrian EcoRanch, committed to sustainability - reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose! Learn more about this land: LUX Magazine awarded us the "Most Serene Desert Accommodations and Horse Boarding Facility Southwest USA" in 2020 and 2023. Million Mile Magazine named Rio Rancho Verde as one of the top 10 locations to celebrate the top short term rental platform's 10th Anniversary. We were also selected by the other top short term rental platform (one of 5 out of 3500 vacation rentals in Scottsdale) for a social media presentation and a cooking series was filmed at our outdoor kitchen. This 62 acre exclusive equestrian eco-ranch is located on the border of the Tonto National Forest, and is 3/4 mile from the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve, yet only 20 minutes from North Scottsdale. We offer boarding for your horse and packages include either a hookup for your trailer, a luxury 2 bedroom suite with pool and outdoor kitchen, a brand new 36' travel trailer with 3 slide outs, fireplace, queen size bed, full kitchen and big screen TV, or a Western chic casita/bunkhouse that has been interior decorated with Southwestern and Western accents, complete with a private courtyard. There's plenty of wide open spaces to ride your horse, bike or hike on the many trails right outside our gate. Or, simply stroll down to the barn and enjoy your morning coffee while the horses finish their breakfast. We're big on sustainability, so we reduce, reuse, recycle and repurpose. We have an organic garden on site and you're free to help yourself to seasonal veggies. There's something for everyone at Rio Rancho Verde. SORRY, WE DO NOT ALLOW TENT OR RV CAMPING UNLESS YOU ARE BOARDING YOUR HORSE(S) WITH US.

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Rio Rancho Verde

7 sites · Lodging62 acres · Scottsdale, AZ

We're an Equestrian EcoRanch, committed to sustainability - reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose! Learn more about this land: LUX Magazine awarded us the "Most Serene Desert Accommodations and Horse Boarding Facility Southwest USA" in 2020 and 2023. Million Mile Magazine named Rio Rancho Verde as one of the top 10 locations to celebrate the top short term rental platform's 10th Anniversary. We were also selected by the other top short term rental platform (one of 5 out of 3500 vacation rentals in Scottsdale) for a social media presentation and a cooking series was filmed at our outdoor kitchen. This 62 acre exclusive equestrian eco-ranch is located on the border of the Tonto National Forest, and is 3/4 mile from the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve, yet only 20 minutes from North Scottsdale. We offer boarding for your horse and packages include either a hookup for your trailer, a luxury 2 bedroom suite with pool and outdoor kitchen, a brand new 36' travel trailer with 3 slide outs, fireplace, queen size bed, full kitchen and big screen TV, or a Western chic casita/bunkhouse that has been interior decorated with Southwestern and Western accents, complete with a private courtyard. There's plenty of wide open spaces to ride your horse, bike or hike on the many trails right outside our gate. Or, simply stroll down to the barn and enjoy your morning coffee while the horses finish their breakfast. We're big on sustainability, so we reduce, reuse, recycle and repurpose. We have an organic garden on site and you're free to help yourself to seasonal veggies. There's something for everyone at Rio Rancho Verde. SORRY, WE DO NOT ALLOW TENT OR RV CAMPING UNLESS YOU ARE BOARDING YOUR HORSE(S) WITH US.

The Sunset Nooks

4 sites · Tents1 acre · Buckeye, AZ

This property is in a one of a kind location that puts you on the lake in a two minute walk…. Or the Gila River in a 20 minute walk. Plus there’s a nook for each campsite with fire pit. They’re pretty cool with shade to relax and read books and or meditate. Each site is different and availability is first come first serve. Thanks and see y’all soon

Cactus Rose Ranch RV Sites

10 sites · RVs11 acres · Scottsdale, AZ

Cactus Rose Ranch is 11 acres in the north Scottsdale/ Rio Verde area of Arizona. This special area is surrounded by the Tonto National forest on the north & east, the McDowell Mountain park on the south, Fraisfield Preserve on the west. Several mountain trails nearby, of varied challenge. It is home to 360' awesome mountain views (sometimes purple, golden, or pink too), scenic desert vistas, and the best sunrises, sunsets, and starry nights in the world! Weekly and Monthly rates available! Plenty of places nearby to hike, horseback ride, mountain bike, and explore Enjoy staying on our desert ranch located in rural North Scottsdale/ Rio Verde AZ! Several restaurants near, and 30-45 minutes into Scottsdale and all they have to offer! (NO on site BATHROOM FACILITIES...NO TENT CAMPERS unless you are self contained) The perfect retreat for those that like to see Arizona off the beaten path. Check out stellar mountain views, spectacular desert sunrises, sunsets, and star studded night skies! Wildlife and beautiful friendly birds. Listen to the quietness...and perhaps a night time coyote unique serenade. Located near some of the best hiking, biking, and horseback riding, in the state. Please note that we are down about 1/2 mile of dirt road which sometimes might be a bit challenging for XL 40 ft 5th wheels and other very low riding RVs. Most RVs have no issues. (Sometimes, the road might be too narrow for 2 vehicles... so someone will need to pull over in the plentiful wider areas... pls give the other vehicle a desert rural ranch friendly thank you "wave".) ENJOY! Get that "Way-Out-West" feeling. Wrap yourself in western fun. Take time for enjoying a morning cup of coffee and taking in the mountain views. Wi-Fi for computer and TV. Your comfort is important. This is a rural area and you will be serenaded by coyotes, mules, and roosters. There are no street lights so the stars are magnificent at night. There is about a mile of dirt road to get to the house, and it is reachable by most vehicles ( but maybe not a low-riding sports car). There are desert dirt pathways so bring appropriate footwear. We are nearby some awesome hiking, mountain biking, horse trail riding, world-class golf course, exceptional places to eat, unique shopping. Great fun! Check for events: https://www.experiencescottsdale.com BARRET JACKSON CLASSIC CAR & AUTO AUCTION SHOW: Jan 20-28, 24 WM PHOENIX OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT TPC, of SCOTTSDALE: FEB 3-11 ARABIAN HORSE SHOW FEB 5-25, 2024 COWBOY COLLEGE HORSEBACK RIDING & ADVENTURES: 480-471-3151 CAVECREEK OUTFITTERS HORSEBACK RIDING/EVENTS/ UTV/ATV RENT Check for events: https://www.experiencescottsdale.com

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River, stream, or creek camping near Phoenix guide

Overview

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures near Phoenix, Arizona! With over 140 options available in the area, specifically near the river, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Looking for a top-rated campsite? Check out Hawks Hideaway Camping, LLC with 204 reviews, Beaver Creek Oasis with 191 reviews, or Verde River Vortex with 110 reviews. While exploring the natural beauty of the area, you can enjoy popular activities like wildlife watching, biking, and wind sports. And don't worry, popular amenities like showers, toilets, and pet-friendly spaces are available to make your camping experience even more enjoyable. With an average price per night of $45 and options as low as $15, there's a camping experience for every budget. So, pack your gear and get ready to immerse yourself in the stunning riverside landscapes near Phoenix!