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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $16 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

N/A

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Mesquite (AZ), shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Maricopa TrailHike · 335.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 5.9 mi from camp

  The Maricopa Trail is a multi-use trail in Maricopa County that surrounds the cities and the Sun Circle Trail. OpenStreetMap

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• Maricopa Trail Trailhead at Bronco;Bronco Trail TrailheadTrailhead · 6.3 mi from campShow on map
• SB Cove Shoreline Area TrailheadTrailhead · 8.8 mi from campShow on map
• Arizona TrailHike · 812.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 11.7 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by Arizona Trail Association.

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• Mazatzal Divide Trail #23Hike · 30.7 mi long · 12.8 mi from campShow on map
• Shake Tree Trail # 44Hike · 5.8 mi long · 15.6 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Barnhardt Trailhead.

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Mountain biking

• Arizona TrailBike ride · 811.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 11.8 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by Arizona Trail Association.

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Scenic sights

• Camp Creek FallsWaterfall · 7.9 mi from campShow on map
• Apache PeakPeak · 4,511 ft · 9.4 mi from campShow on map
• Gold HillPeak · 4,544 ft · 9.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cactus Flower WestClimbing · 18.2 mi from campShow on map
• Cactus Flwoer EastClimbing · 18.2 mi from campShow on map
• Y Crack BoulderClimbing · 18.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.