4.0520 reviewsPrice
$25 - $50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
123 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
Price
$25 - $50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
123 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
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Learn more about alerts →Tent campers who prioritize quiet: the Blackhawk Loop bans generators and draws birders and anglers to the Verde River lagoons. Lime Kiln Trail starts inside the park, fall cottonwoods are genuinely worth timing a trip around, and reviewers consistently call the hot showers the b
No RVs, no hookups, no potable water at your site, and no pets allowed. Sites run close together in parts of the loop. A handful of reviewers also describe interactions with staff that felt unwelcoming, and campers who don't fit the area's local cultural norm have reported a noti
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Rated higher than 59% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 229 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Fall brings the best combination of comfortable daytime temperatures (typically 65–85°F in October–November) and cool nights (40–55°F), and the cottonwoods along the Verde River put on a vivid gold show that makes hikes and bike rides especially scenic. River levels and temperatures are pleasant for fishing and wildlife viewing, and crowds are busier on weekends but still manageable if you reserve in advance. Because gates close at sundown, plan errands before nightfall during shorter days.
Spring is popular (often sells out), pleasant temps and strong outdoor activity access.
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Red-Tail Loop: 36 campsites, including one ADA accessible site.
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