Arizona Camping, Grand Canyon Excursions to Historic, Artist Communities, Arizona Has It All

By RA Manseau

Tear Drop Monument Valley, Arizona Camping

Arizona Campgrounds can be found near the snowy peaks of the White Mountains or the hot, dry Sonora Desert. If you RV Arizona for your vacation you will find booming cities, desolate deserts and silent mountains for your camping pleasure.

The scenery of northern Arizona is quite unusual. Nowhere else will you see the magnificent colorful rock formations of Monument Valley. Nature has sculpted these enormous monuments of stone over millions of years. Monument Valley is nestled quietly in the northwest portions of the Navajo Nation and although it is on Navajo land it is open to tourist. The Navajo Tribal Park visitor center is located one mile east of U.S. highway 163 on the Arizona –Utah border. There is a nominal fee to enter the park. The dirt road that runs through the park is a bit rough but passable for most cars and small to medium sized RVs. There are guided tours available by 4 wheel drive or horse back.

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Five Tips & Hints to RV Arizona

Plan ahead and book your Arizona campsite online!
Arizona camping is quite popular in winter months, with highs of 50 to 66 degrees in many areas. Summer month temperatures can range up to 100+ degrees!
Arizona has 22 officially designated scenic drives! To see an interactive map photographs and information just visit ArizonaScenicRoads.com.
Keep your gas tank full as you RV Arizona - it can be a long way between fill up stations.
Be sure to visit Mount Humphreys, north of Flagstaff, because its Arizona's highest mountain.

Lower Antalope Canyon, Arizona Campgrounds

Flagstaff is the hub of northern Arizona camping. On historic Route 66 it is a great base point for visits to the Grand Canyon, Sedona Native American Reservations, Meteor Crater, Lake Powell and the above mentioned Monument Valley. Flagstaff sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors to the Flagstaff area enjoy hiking, biking, fishing and swimming during the spring and summer months. During the winter Flagstaff is well known for its downhill and cross country skiing.

The Grand Canyon is easily Arizona’s most famous landmark. This immense canyon is awe-inspiring and thrilling – especially when you look over the edge. Hikers swarm to the Grand Canyon, some for easy rim hikes and others for rigorous multi-day backpacking trips. One of the most memorable ways to tour the Grand Canyon is on a mule as part of a mule train. The Grand Canyon is a must see for every RV Arizona vacation. To learn more about what the Grand Canyon has to offer visitors, operating hours and seasonal closures visit the Arizona National Parks Website.

Arizona camping is perfect for art lovers. Aside from the natural beauty of the state there are the Art Galleries of Sedona. Well know for its many world class art galleries Sedona also offers all the amenities for a high class resort; golf, marvelous restaurants, quaint shops and plenty of campgrounds to stay at in the area.
Grand Canyon, RV Arizona

Just 20 miles away is another art center, Jerome. Located overlooking the Verde Valley Jerome was once a wild gold mining town, with a population that peaked at 15,000 in the 1920s. Jerome is now home to about 400 people mostly artist and musicians. The small town is now a treasure trove of history and art.

Of course while in Arizona don’t miss the “London Bridge” crossing a section of Lake Havasu to an Island. The famous London Bridge was dedicated in 1971 when reconstruction was finished at its new home. Lake Havasu is widely celebrated as a prime destination for college students during spring break. Arizona campgrounds near the lake offer the perfect vacation for families that enjoy water sports.

Arizona played its part in building the legends of the Old West. These legends come alive on the streets of Tombstone, a national historic landmark. Walk along the towns wooden boardwalks, ride a stage coach, visit the museums then take a break at an authentic saloon and sip some sarsaparilla. The town offers a multitude of attractions and points of interest for all ages.
Artists seem to be drawn to Arizona. The historic town of Tubac which was established in 1752 as a Spanish presidio is now an Art Colony with approximately 80 working studios and galleries. There are numerous Arizona campgrounds around Tubac it is a great place to spend some time strolling through art galleries.

Just 30 minutes northeast of Tubac is the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory. Crystal clear night skies draw astronomers from all over the world. This is the largest field installation of the Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical Observatory outside of Cambridge, MA. This is an extremely popular attraction so it is advised that you call ahead.

RV Arizona anytime of year, the exceptional beauty and vast differences in terrain make Arizona camping an exceptional experience.