If you currently live in or are planning on finding some Flagstaff real estate of your own, there's a good chance you have a soft spot for the great outdoors! Flagstaff is the home base for countless campers, hikers, mountain-bikers, winter sports athletes, nature photographers and more! The warmer months are finally on their way which means it's time to start preparing for some camping trips! We've put together a list of some of the top camping spots in and around Flagstaff!

Rock Crossing Campground

First up is Rock Crossing Campground in Clint's Well/Happy Jack. This scenic campground sits just a couple miles from Blue Ridge Reservoir! Rock Crossing Campground is about an hour and thirty minutes from Flagstaff via highway 89 and is one of the more underrated scenic drives in Arizona as you cruise by Lake Mary and Mormon Lake through the pines on a curving two lane highway. Take in the mountain air as you hike, horseback ride or mountain-bike through the canyon carved lands. The cost for this site is very affordable at $8 per night per single unit site. No hookups, small RVs and trailers are allowed, vault toilets, tables, 34 single unit sites, 2 double sites, cooking grills, fire rings and drinking water. This is one of the little-known gems of northern Arizona!

Kaibab Lake Campground

Thirty-five miles from Flagstaff and sixty miles from The Grand Canyon lies Williams, Arizona. For the fishers and "glampers" out there, this spot is the one for you. With room for larger RV's and travel trailers, this campground has over 60 campsites surrounding the tranquil Kaibab Lake. Although there aren't hookups fory our RV, wheelchair accessible fishing pier, there are group areas, garbage bins, small boat ramp, composting toilets and pit toilets, potable water, sewage dump station and even an Amphitheater! The cost is $15 per night.

Dogtown Lake Campground

Very near to Kaibab Lake Campground in Williams, Dogtown Lake is a mid-sized beautiful body of water surrounded by pines. Plenty of room with 52 campsites that cost $12 per night. No hookups, but amenities include fire rings, small boat launch ramp, tent pads, tables, picnic ramada with barbeque grills and tables, garbage and recycle bins, pit toilets, and several potable water hydrants .

Lockett Meadow

If you know much about camping and hiking in Flagstaff, you have probably at least heard of Lockett Meadow. Just a few miles north of Flagstaff, you can camp and take in the stunning San Fransisco Peaks. These sites are primitive and spread out enough that true mountain campers can appreciate. If you're a hiker, one of the most beautiful trails in Arizona , The Inner Basin trail, starts here in Lockett Meadow and will take you to breathtaking heights and views. The sites are $14.00 per night on a first come first serve basis. The facilities include 17 single unit sites, fire rings, vault toilet, picnic tables (no drinking water).

Grand Canyon

Just a short hour and half's drive from Flagstaff is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, The Grand Canyon National Park. The list simply wouldn't be complete without mentioning The Grand Canyon! There are several campsites in and near the Grand Canyon, but here are a couple great ones: Bright Angel Campground and Indian Garden Campground near the South Rim and the less well-known Cottonwood Camp near the North Rim for the backpacker types! The trail leading to these campgrounds are for the adventurous and experienced hikers! Hike down into the canyon and experience the true magic from within. This is TRUE camping, there will be no giant motorhomes or trailers to block your view here! And it wouldn't be a trip into the canyon without visiting Havasu Falls!

The team at Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert are certainly ready for the warmer months, are you?! Contact us today if this list has inspired you to relocate a little closer to your favorite camping spots! (928) 774-3392

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