You’ll Love Waking Up To The Views At These 6 Lakeside Camping Spots In Arizona
Monica Spencer
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When it comes to the best lake camping in Arizona, we don’t need to tell you twice that the Grand Canyon State is home to some incredible natural landscapes to explore. If you’ve been meaning to get out of the city and sleep under the stars, then we bet you will love these six campsites in Arizona that just happen to be located near some of our beautiful lakes. Let’s take a look!
1. Knoll Lake Campground
2. Alamo Lake State Park
3. Ashurst Lake Campgrounds
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4. Dogtown Lake Campground
5. Kaibab Lake Campground
6. Spillway Campground at Woods Canyon Lake
These really are some of the best camping spots in Arizona near water that you can find! Have you enjoyed a weekend of lake camping in Arizona at any of these lovely spots? Are there any other AZ lake camping sites that we should check out? We would love to hear from you! Tell us about your favorite places to go lakeside camping in Arizona.
Looking for other fun outdoor activities you can enjoy this spring and summer in Arizona? If you’re not quite up for the commitment of camping, then try some short trails to get you out into nature. Check out some of our suggestions in our previous article: 8 Low-Key Hikes In Arizona With Amazing Payoffs.
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What are the best outdoor activities in Arizona?
Home to three national parks, Arizona is a real nature lover’s playground.
Of course, there’s Grand Canyon National Park, where you can see the ancient mile-deep gorge as well as hike and bike while taking in the views.
There’s also Saguaro National Park in Tucson, where you can see over two million saguaro cacti, each unique in size and shape. You can also hike here and even find some of the best camping in AZ.
In the Petrified Forest National Park, you can take in the countless pieces of petrified wood, most especially fallen trees that are estimated to be over 200 million years old. This is a great park to not only drive through, but also hike, bike, horseback ride, and backpack. Learn more about this unique place.
What are the most unique towns in Arizona?
There are 91 incorporated cities and towns within Arizona. Among its nearly 114,000 square miles, you can find some truly interesting ones.
Take, for example, Tortilla Flat, located in Maricopa County. This is an unincorporated community, with a population of just six. However, due to its location along the Apache Trail, and the fact that it’s the last surviving stagecoach along it, make it a great stop to make. There’s a bar and restaurant, a gift shop, a general store, and a gift shop.
What are the most beautiful lakes in Arizona?
Although one of 27 landlocked states in the United States, Arizona definitely has some places to enjoy the water. In fact, there are 128 lakes within the state.
In Prescott National Forest, there’s the 55-acre Lynx Lake. Here, you can take a bike, camp, fish, boat, picnic, and hike.
Another popular lake in Arizona is Lake Havasu, which has several beaches in the state park along 400 miles of shoreline. Boating is also pretty popular here as well as jet skiing, tubing, and wakeboarding. And for those who feel the need for speed, know that there is no speed limit on this lake.