Dive into fresh lakes, waterfalls, and ancient petroglyphs when camping near Surprise.
Situated in the striking landscape of the Sonoran Desert, Surprise offers a warm and arid climate that makes outdoor camping endlessly appealing. Find a family-friendly RV park just 10 minutes south in Bumstead that offers full hookups, BBQ grills, wifi, laundry facilities, flush toilets, and showers. From there, campers can head out to hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride along 30 miles of multi-use trails in White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Discover seasonal falls on the Waterfall Trail, and visit Petroglyph Plaza to check out ancient rock drawings. Tents and motorhomes are welcome at campsites here that offer water and electrical hookups, fire rings, BBQ grills, a dump station, flush toilets, and showers. Another great camping destination is Tonto National Forest, roughly two hours east, which serves up campgrounds with grills, picnic tables, potable water, dump stations, flush toilets, and showers. Then, head out on scenic byways like the Apache Trail, try out fishing in Roosevelt Lake, or wander down hiking trails that lead to secret swimming pools.