Arizona uses Arizona State Parks for state park camping reservations, with a 12 months booking window. This page covers how to book, what fees to expect, and which state park and federal campgrounds are best for hunters, anglers, and outdoor travelers.
Arizona State Parks runs its own 12-month advance booking system, one of the longest booking windows in the country. The 30 reservable state parks include lakeside RV destinations (Lake Havasu, Roper Lake, Alamo Lake), desert canyons (Cattail Cove, Buckskin Mountain), and higher-elevation cool-summer parks (Fool Hollow, Lyman Lake). Cabins and yurts are available at several parks including Fool Hollow, Lyman Lake, and Alamo Lake.
Arizona campsite reservations are made through Arizona State Parks, run by Arizona State Parks & Trails. Reservation phone: 1-877-697-2757.
Book on Arizona State ParksPeak season is October through April — the opposite of most northern states — as winter snowbirds fill Lake Havasu, Cattail Cove, and Alamo Lake to capacity. Summer camping shifts to higher-elevation parks (Fool Hollow, Lyman Lake) where temperatures are milder.
Book winter Lake Havasu sites the moment the 12-month window opens — snowbirds monopolize lakefront full-hookup sites. Alamo Lake State Park is a prime basecamp for pronghorn and mule deer hunters in Units 41–44 during OTC seasons. Fool Hollow Lake is a favorite among trout anglers heading to the White Mountains.
Free cancellation more than 5 days before arrival; a one-night fee is forfeited within 5 days.
Arizona has vast BLM and Forest Service land that permits dispersed camping for up to 14 consecutive days. Popular winter dispersed areas include Quartzsite (LTVA), Kingman, and much of the Sonoran Desert around Tucson. High-elevation dispersed camping is common on the Mogollon Rim.
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