Mesquite (AZ)
Mesquite (AZ) is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 33.96592, -111.71818
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Paddling, Photography, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- N/A
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mesquite (AZ)
Overview Mesquite Campground provides privacy and shade. Here you can relax under the shaded canopies of mesquite trees while listening to the sounds of water flowing from the Verde River just a short distance from your site. Designated camp sites have fire rings, grills and picnic tables where families can enjoy time together. There are hiking, fishing, swimming opportunities and more. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Camping passes can also be purchased at a Tonto Fee Machine Pass. $16 per site, per night. Nearest fee machine location is at the Cave Creek Ranger Station. Recreation • Swimming • River and Stream Fishing • Non-Motorized Boating • Nearby Hiking Trails • Nearby OHV Routes Facilities • 12 campsites • First-come, First-serve only. No reservations. • Maximum occupancy per individual campsite is 10. • Maximum number of vehicles per individual camp unit is three. All vehicles must completely fit within the designated parking area. • Check-in time is 12:00 pm, and check-
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Super Pumper · 22 mi
- Water fill
- Watermill Express · 44 mi
- Propane
- Super Pumper · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mesquite Dispersed Camping | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Horseshoe | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Horseshoe (AZ) | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Horseshoe Dispersed Camping | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Ocotillo Rec and Boating Site Dispersed | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.