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34 campgrounds inside the parks · 674 nearby · 239 free sites34 campgrounds inside the parks · 674 nearby · 239 free and dispersed sites
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Inside the parks34 campgroundsAt 7 sites
Near the parks674 campgroundsWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Free and dispersed239 sitesWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Current alerts39 at 16 sitesAs of Sep 20, 2026 · nps.gov
Park guides in Arizona 23
National Recreation Area4 alertsLake Mead National Recreation AreaExperience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Visitors come here for scenic drives, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and much more.16 in the park · 40 within 50 mi · 8 free nearbyEntrance $25 per vehicle
4 alertsEntrance $25 per vehicle
National Recreation AreaGlen Canyon National Recreation AreaEncompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama of human history.9 in the park · 102 within 50 mi · 21 free nearby3 alertsEntrance $30 per vehicle
3 alertsEntrance $30 per vehicle
National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkEntirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.4 in the park · 113 within 50 mi · 21 free nearby3 alertsEntrance $35 per vehicle
3 alertsEntrance $35 per vehicle
National MonumentOrgan Pipe Cactus National MonumentLook closely. Look again. The sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, an International Biosphere Reserve, reveal a thriving community of plants and animals. Human stories echo throughout the Sonoran Desert, chronicling thousands of years of desert living. A wilderness hike, a scenic drive, or a night of camping will expose you to a living desert abounding with hidden life.2 in the park · 12 within 25 mi3 alertsEntrance $25 per vehicle
3 alertsEntrance $25 per vehicle
National ParkSaguaro National ParkTucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.1 in the park · 102 within 50 mi · 54 free nearby5 alertsEntrance $25 per vehicle
5 alertsEntrance $25 per vehicle
National MonumentChiricahua National MonumentExplore rhyolite pinnacles and balanced rocks on foot or by car. Relax at the campground under star-filled, dark skies. See how a mountain range rising between two deserts creates a home for diverse wildlife. Imagine history here. Prehistoric peoples, Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers, Civilian Conservation Corps, ranchers, and homesteaders inhabited Chiricahua.1 in the park · 23 within 25 mi · 16 free nearby1 alert
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National MonumentNavajo National MonumentFor centuries, the Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo people have lived in the canyons. Springs fed farmlands on the canyon floor and homes were built in the natural sandstone alcoves. The cliff dwellings of Betatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House were last physically occupied around 1300 AD but the villages have a spiritual presence that can still be felt today.1 in the park · 1 within 25 mi1 alert
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National MonumentWalnut Canyon National MonumentSince time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. Today the park preserves this landscape, and the ancestral homes in and around the canyon.99 within 25 mi · 14 free nearbyEntrance $25 per vehicle
Entrance $25 per vehicle
National MonumentSunset Crater Volcano National MonumentThe lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the people who lived here. A thousand years later, trees and flowers grow among the rocks, and people visit the lava flow to see and remember the most recent volcanic eruption in Arizona.85 within 25 mi · 4 free nearby1 alertEntrance $25 per vehicle
1 alertEntrance $25 per vehicle
National Historical ParkTumacácori National Historical ParkTumacácori sits at a cultural crossroads in the Santa Cruz River valley. Here O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache people met and mingled with European Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries, settlers, and soldiers, sometimes in conflict and sometimes in cooperation. Follow the timeworn paths and discover stories that connect us to enduring relationships, vibrant cultures, and traditions of long ago.78 within 25 mi · 65 free nearbyEntrance $10 per person
Entrance $10 per person
National MonumentWupatki National MonumentNestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler and wetter weather, when the ancestors of contemporary Pueblo communities created a bustling center of trade and culture. For indigenous peoples, these sites represent the footprints of their ancestors.67 within 25 mi · 1 free nearby2 alertsEntrance $25 per vehicle
2 alertsEntrance $25 per vehicle
National MonumentTuzigoot National MonumentWater flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary rocks. In the heart of the valley, a thousand years ago, people began to build a little hilltop pueblo that would grow into one of the largest villages in the area.58 within 25 mi · 15 free nearby2 alertsEntrance $10 per person
2 alertsEntrance $10 per person
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