Is Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground?

Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground

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Featured in:Forest Camping Arizona

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Pets

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Book on Arizona State Parks Official Website

Get Directions

Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground

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Fees range from $50 per night for sites with electricity, and $25 per night for sites without electricity. Campsite fees are based on two vehicles...

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Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground

34.7614, -112.0159

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Best Time to Camp at Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground

Fall delivers the best camping conditions. October highs reach the 60s to 80s°F before cooling into the 50s by November, with crisp nights in the 40s to 50s. Humidity stays low and crowds thin after summer, making riverside trails and hilltop loops more pleasant. Golden light hits the red rocks in the evening. September and October also work well. Summer heat in July can be punishing. Nights turn cold in winter but days warm enough for hiking.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.5 / 5

Overview: 'Fall delivers the best camping conditions' with mild highs and cool nights.

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About Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground

Cooper's Hawk Loop sits on a hillside at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in northern Arizona, with over 100 campsites near the Verde River. Hilltop sites look out over desert-mountain landscapes and the lights of Jerome at night. Reserve online or by phone.

Weather and SeasonsFall delivers the best camping conditions. October highs reach the 60s to 80s°F before cooling into the 50s by November, with crisp nights in the 40s to 50s. Humidity stays low and crowds thin after summer, making riverside trails and hilltop loops more pleasant. Golden light hits the red rocks in the evening. September and October also work well. Summer heat in July can be punishing. Nights turn cold in winter but days warm enough for hiking.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies a hill above the Verde River and three lagoons. Hilltop sites command panoramic views of surrounding mountains and Jerome's hillside glow after dark. Trails wind through stands of oak and past petroglyphs. The landscape blends desert scrub with riparian corridors where the river and lagoons carve green corridors through red-hued terrain.

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Best CampsitesSites in the 100s, especially higher ones east of the restrooms like 110, 116, 126, and 127. Site 110 gets better phone reception than lower park areas. Outer and back hill sites offer more privacy, views of mountains and Jerome, and stronger cell signal. Tent pads sit away from parking areas and run spacious.

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Cooper’s Hawk Loop: 27 campsites, including two ADA accessible sites.

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Policies & Safety

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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Clean facilities and bathhouses with hot showers; friendly staff and camp hosts; quiet despite full occupancy; great views and location near attractions; spacious sites with picnic tables and fire...

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Fees range from $50 per night for sites with electricity, and $25 per night for sites without electricity. Campsite fees are based on two vehicles...

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Fall campers who want a quiet, scenic base near the Verde River will do well here, especially on the upper hill sites like 110 where cell reception is better and the evening views over Jerome are the payoff.

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Pet owners can't book here at all. Full weekends pack the sites close together, and neighbor noise after quiet hours is the most consistent complaint in reviews.

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