| Camping In National Forests |
| | Tonto National Forest | | Tonto National Forest offers outstanding opportunities for those traveling through its diverse ecosystem: from Sonoran Desert to the ponderosa pine-forested Mogollon Rim. The varied levels of elevation (from 1,300 ft. to nearly 8,000) offer equally varied temperatures and landscapes, whether it's lake beaches or cool pine forest. | |
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| Camping In National Recreation Areas |
| | Hummingbird Springs Wilderness | | A colorful escarpment climbs steeply from the Tonopah Desert to 3,418 feet lending this area remarkable scenic value. Without maintained trails, the area can be backpacked easily, and primitive campsites abound. | |
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| Camping In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges |
| | Saddle Mountain | | Saddle Mountain is one of the last places in central Arizona that offers unbelievable solitude. The side canyons that surround and penetrate the two mountain masses that form the saddle provide a remoteness that carries visitors away from the hustle and bustle of city and sprawling suburban centers. | |
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| National/State Forests |
| | Tonto National Forest | | Tonto National Forest offers outstanding opportunities for those traveling through its diverse ecosystem: from Sonoran Desert to the ponderosa pine-forested Mogollon Rim. The varied levels of elevation (from 1,300 ft. to nearly 8,000) offer equally varied temperatures and landscapes, whether it's lake beaches or cool pine forest. | |
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| Public Tent, Primitive |
| | Agua Fria National Monument | | The Agua Fria National Monument contains over 400 archaeological sites spanning some 2,000 years of human history. This large open area is popular for hunting, hiking, biking, and bird watching. Backcountry camping is also permitted. | |
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| | CCC Campground | | This campground has 16 single sites and is among sycamore and cottonwood trees. This area is a good spot for bird watching. | |
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| | Seven Springs Campground | | This campground is located among sycamore and cottonwood with views of the surrounding forest area. There are 23 single sites designed for the primitive camper. | |
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| Tent, Primitive |
| | Agua Fria National Monument | | The Agua Fria National Monument contains over 400 archaeological sites spanning some 2,000 years of human history. This large open area is popular for hunting, hiking, biking, and bird watching. Backcountry camping is also permitted. | |
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| | CCC Campground | | This campground has 16 single sites and is among sycamore and cottonwood trees. This area is a good spot for bird watching. | |
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| | Margies Cove Trail | | This trail is a nearly level, 9-mile route, through the heart of the North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness. | |
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| | Seven Springs Campground | | This campground is located among sycamore and cottonwood with views of the surrounding forest area. There are 23 single sites designed for the primitive camper. | |
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| | Table Top Trail | | This trail takes visitors from the floor of Vekol Valley the summit of Table Top Mountain in just 3.5 miles. Visitors are treated to a variety of Sonoran Desert plants, wildlife and scenic vistas. | |
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