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Authors of The Best in Tent Camping: Arizona, published by Menasha Ridge Press.



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Camp in solitude with the Grand Canyon at your feet, bed down near the ghosts of ancient pueblos, pitch your tent underneath towering ponderosa pines or among stately saguaros. Best in Tent Camping: Arizona offers great camping possibilities for every season, from the snow-capped "alps" of Alpine to the sun-drenched yuccas of Yuma. The authors visited over 200 campgrounds hunting for the top 50 spots for car campers who prefer privacy over popularity and the whisper of the wind rather than the growl of generators.

Arizona, known for its iconic saguaro cacti and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, is a land of infinite variety and startling contrasts. From low desert scrub to verdant sky islands the state harbors a tremendous diversity of landscape and wildlife. With cool mountain summers and warm desert winters, there's a landscape at its best in every season. The ways to enjoy Arizona's outdoors are limitless, and The Best in Tent Camping: Arizona offers camping options from the most primitive dispersed sites to developed facilities with playgrounds and hot showers.

Entries include such details as:
  • Amenities
  • Price
  • Restrictions
  • Elevation
  • Directions
  • GPS Coordinates
All campgrounds have been rated for:
  • Beauty
  • Privacy
  • Spaciousness
  • Quiet
  • Security
  • Cleanliness
Each entry also includes information on hiking trails and other recreational opportunities, historical background, scenic drives, and sights not to be missed while in the area. Best in Tent Camping: Arizona is your guide to the Grand Canyon State, helping you to find the best places to spend the night under the stars.

This comprehensive guide to the 50 best tent-camping campgrounds in our great state
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