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1993 days ago

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BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Gorgeous, Private Sites"

Accessing this campsite is challenging after a rain, but not too bad if the road is dry. If the road is wet, I only recommend 4WD vehicles. The 4-5 designated sites share a pit toilet and are right at a trailhead that leads down to the Purgatoire... Read more

2013 days ago

BackcountryCookes
BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"On the Arkansas River, 10 Min to Buena Vista"

We enjoyed the three nights we camped here in May. The road leading up the the campground was being graded when we left this morning, though in the actual campground there are some boulders to navigate around. I think about 12-15 vehicles could... Read more

2018 days ago

BackcountryCookes
BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Closest free camping to the South Rim"

I’m still pinching myself that we were able to camp so close to the Grand Canyon, in a nice spot, for free. We drove less than 5 minutes off the main road to find a spot and the road was in good shape. We had a big site to ourselves, surrounded by... Read more

2018 days ago

BackcountryCookes
BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Quiet, Spacious Tent Sites"

We camped here on the weekend and it never got loud or crowded. The tent sites are big and each has at least 2 picnic tables. Views of the mountains are incredible and we enjoyed being surrounded by the saguaros. The volunteers at the entrance who... Read more

Forest Road 401 Mesa, AZ
2018 days ago

BackcountryCookes
BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Nice views, lots of ATVs"

Stayed in a compact site right by the road. The view of 4 Peaks was gorgeous but the ATV noise and dust made us glad to leave.

2018 days ago

BackcountryCookes
BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Close to town, lots of company"

Stayed here for 2 nights during the week. There were a lot of big RVs and ATVs back there, all of whom had to navigate the wash to get back there. The was was no problem for our Xterra and while the road is in rough shape we were able to get back... Read more

2035 days ago

BackcountryCookes
BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Dusty, Not Much Privacy"

We stayed here on a Tuesday in April and there were a lot of others tent and RV camping. We could have squeezed into the official camping area near the pit toilet, but it’s basically a gravel parking lot and we wanted more privacy. We found a... Read more

2035 days ago

BackcountryCookes
BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Good overnight on the way to Petrified Forest NP"

The sites are right off of the road and easy to access. We camped in the first site on the right which is large enough to accommodate any size rig. Primitive camping, some road noise, plenty of trees to provide some privacy. We were the only ones... Read more

2038 days ago

BackcountryCookes
BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Gorgeous view, quiet nights"

We tent camped and really enjoyed our stay. It was quiet at night, there was enough space between sites for some privacy, and there are trails convenient to the campsite. We base camped here before driving up the road to the First Water Trailhead... Read more

2043 days ago

BackcountryCookes
BackcountryCookes 30 reviews

"Nice Mountain Scenery"

The road leading to the dispersed campsites is in good shape and there weren’t that many people camping there when we did. Primitive camping, very good Verizon cell service. Gorgeous AZ sunset and sunrise over the mountains. We only stayed for... Read more
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"Gorgeous, Private Sites"
"On the Arkansas River, 10 Min to Buena Vista"
"Closest free camping to the South Rim"
"Quiet, Spacious Tent Sites"
Forest Road 401
Mesa, AZ
"Nice views, lots of ATVs"
"Close to town, lots of company"
"Dusty, Not Much Privacy"
"Good overnight on the way to Petrified Forest NP"
"Gorgeous view, quiet nights"
"Nice Mountain Scenery"
"Unremarkable Yet Convenient Location"
"Joshua Tree Basecamp"
"Right in the Heart of Organ Pipe Cactus NM"
"Close to Trails, Desert Museum, National Park"
"Roadside spots near Saguaro NP East"
"13 primitive sites near hiking"
"Very close to Patagonia, large campsite"
"You’ll be glad you stayed here!"
"Cheapest tent camping around "
Spur 406 Campground
Del Rio, TX
"Only campers for 3 nights"
La Clocha 1 Primitive Campsite
Big Bend National Park, TX
"Best sunset in Texas"
Pine Springs Campground
Pine Springs, TX
"Nice tent sites "
"Can’t wait to return"
Pinery Canyon Road
Willcox, AZ
"Primitive camping near Chiricahua "
"Quiet at night, dark skies"
Parks Ranch Campground
Carlsbad, NM
"Primitive. Easy access to Carlsbad Caverns"
Grapevine Campground
Silver City, NM
"Riverside, very near Gila Cliff Dwellings"
"Gorgeous mountains and sunsets"
"Scenic mountain vistas. Good place to base camp for in town chores. "
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