Best camping spot in Arizona?

[queenrobot]

Does any of AZ ATOT know of a nice camping spot near Flagstaff, AZ? I get to take a long weekend for my birthday and my husband suggested we go camping, and then stay the night at Little America (my favorite hotel).

 

[JakwoW]

Originally posted by: queenrobot
Does any of AZ ATOT know of a nice camping spot near Flagstaff, AZ? I get to take a long weekend for my birthday and my husband suggested we go camping, and then stay the night at Little America (my favorite hotel).

There are plenty of nice spots up there, none of which have I ever been to.

Flagstaff was just too close to the city for me. I'd skip the Little America and just head up the beeline to exit 616 near Long Valley or take the Knoll lake road if you want to be near water.

Or you could be a sissy and sleep in a hotel . . .

 

[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot
Does any of AZ ATOT know of a nice camping spot near Flagstaff, AZ? I get to take a long weekend for my birthday and my husband suggested we go camping, and then stay the night at Little America (my favorite hotel).

There are plenty of nice spots up there, none of which have I ever been to.

Flagstaff was just too close to the city for me. I'd skip the Little America and just head up the beeline to exit 616 near Long Valley or take the Knoll lake road if you want to be near water.

Or you could be a sissy and sleep in a hotel . . .

I just want to spend one night at Little America. That is not sissy!

 

[JakwoW]

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot
Does any of AZ ATOT know of a nice camping spot near Flagstaff, AZ? I get to take a long weekend for my birthday and my husband suggested we go camping, and then stay the night at Little America (my favorite hotel).

There are plenty of nice spots up there, none of which have I ever been to.

Flagstaff was just too close to the city for me. I'd skip the Little America and just head up the beeline to exit 616 near Long Valley or take the Knoll lake road if you want to be near water.

Or you could be a sissy and sleep in a hotel . . .

I just want to spend one night at Little America. That is not sissy!

Yes, but it would also be an excuse for a seperate trip. I'm pretty sure ur hubby has birthdays too, b.

 

[daveshel]

I'd camp in Oak Creek Cyn.

 

[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot
Does any of AZ ATOT know of a nice camping spot near Flagstaff, AZ? I get to take a long weekend for my birthday and my husband suggested we go camping, and then stay the night at Little America (my favorite hotel).

There are plenty of nice spots up there, none of which have I ever been to.

Flagstaff was just too close to the city for me. I'd skip the Little America and just head up the beeline to exit 616 near Long Valley or take the Knoll lake road if you want to be near water.

Or you could be a sissy and sleep in a hotel . . .

I just want to spend one night at Little America. That is not sissy!

Yes, but it would also be an excuse for a seperate trip. I'm pretty sure ur hubby has birthdays too, b.

Yes, he has birthday's too. He has no desire to stay at Little America, though.

 

[JakwoW]

Originally posted by: daveshel
I'd camp in Oak Creek Cyn.

Actually, this is a :thumbsup:

 

[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: daveshel
I'd camp in Oak Creek Cyn.

Actually, this is a :thumbsup:

What about Woods Canyon Lake? Anyone ever been there?

 

[JakwoW]

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: daveshel
I'd camp in Oak Creek Cyn.

Actually, this is a :thumbsup:

What about Woods Canyon Lake? Anyone ever been there?

Yep. It's great. But not by Flagstaff. It's way east from there.

 

[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: daveshel
I'd camp in Oak Creek Cyn.

Actually, this is a :thumbsup:

What about Woods Canyon Lake? Anyone ever been there?

Yep. It's great. But not by Flagstaff. It's way east from there.

How long is the drive do you think?

 

[JakwoW]

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: daveshel
I'd camp in Oak Creek Cyn.

Actually, this is a :thumbsup:

What about Woods Canyon Lake? Anyone ever been there?

Yep. It's great. But not by Flagstaff. It's way east from there.

How long is the drive do you think?

It's over an hour from Winslow, I don't know what cutover roads you could take, but i'd guess 1.5-2 hours minimum.


EDIT: Google maps says 162 mi ? about 2 hours 51 mins

 

[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: daveshel
I'd camp in Oak Creek Cyn.

Actually, this is a :thumbsup:

What about Woods Canyon Lake? Anyone ever been there?

Yep. It's great. But not by Flagstaff. It's way east from there.

How long is the drive do you think?

It's over an hour from Winslow, I don't know what cutover roads you could take, but i'd guess 1.5-2 hours minimum.


EDIT: Google maps says 162 mi ? about 2 hours 51 mins

Okay, good to know. Thanks!

 

[cheezy321]

Go over near Greer. That town rocks!

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=...&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

 

[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: cheezy321
Go over near Greer. That town rocks!

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=...&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

Thanks!
Why does it rock? I have never been there. Are there really good camping sites there?

 

[JakwoW]

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: cheezy321
Go over near Greer. That town rocks!

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=...&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

Thanks!
Why does it rock? I have never been there. Are there really good camping sites there?

Yes. Dude . . . seriously . . . google "camping arizona" or something.

 

[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: cheezy321
Go over near Greer. That town rocks!

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=...&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

Thanks!
Why does it rock? I have never been there. Are there really good camping sites there?

Yes. Dude . . . seriously . . . google "camping arizona" or something.

I did Dude, I know how to use the interwebs. I just wanted some opinions, sheesh.

 

[JakwoW]

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: cheezy321
Go over near Greer. That town rocks!

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=...&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title

Thanks!
Why does it rock? I have never been there. Are there really good camping sites there?

Yes. Dude . . . seriously . . . google "camping arizona" or something.

I did Dude, I know how to use the interwebs. I just wanted some opinions, sheesh.

rofl. my bad.

 

[campersteve]

Originally posted by: daveshel
I'd camp in Oak Creek Cyn.

Oak Creek is nice.. There are those three campgrounds that are still very 'nature' oriented and very nice.

 

[Oil]

I've camped at Sunset crater. It was pretty nice

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[campersteve]

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: daveshel
I'd camp in Oak Creek Cyn.

Actually, this is a :thumbsup:

What about Woods Canyon Lake? Anyone ever been there?

How about Knoll Lake as Jak replied before. It is awesome scenery off the rim. The only problem I saw was that the campground is not next/on the lake. You actually have to drive or walk a mile or two to get there. Camping on the water is prohibited! shitty!

 

[campersteve]

Where is a good (rural) spot up North to go camping and fishing. I really want to be on a lake that is moderate to excellent fishing! Also, preferably not a lake that has a mercury warning like a lot of the lakes in Arizona.

 

[erub]

I have nothing useful to add but on Sunday I am taking a daytrip to Tonto Park. So yay for getting out of the heat

 

[Bignate603]

How much roughing it do you want to do? When it's cooler you can do Verde hot springs (as long as you can stand the occasional naked hippy). If you want to endure a long hike for a beautiful place you need to go to Fossil Springs. If you're going to sleep there you need to backpack. My wife and I can do the hike in about 2 hours if we push it.

 

[Bignate603]

Fossil springs

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[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: Bignate603
Fossil springs

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that looks beautiful. i will definitely check into this. thanks1