Nights Under the Stars
Rediscover Camping
Whether you prefer to sleep in a tent, cabin, RV or houseboat, camping can reconnect you with family while you disconnect from technology.
Just pick your view: mountains, white-water rivers, pine forests or red-rock buttes.
A landscape
for every preference
Outdoor Adventures
The Best Campsites in Southern Arizona
Southern Arizona is home to stunning landscapes, and its sunshine and dry heat make for ideal car camping weather.
Outdoor Adventures
Arizona Travel Tips for Solo Women on the Road
Arizona’s diverse landscapes make it the perfect outdoor playground, and I’m always stumbling across new parks and charming towns in the Grand...
Places to Stay
Fun to Flashy Glamping Options in Arizona
Go beyond the tent and camp in style at glamping locations across Arizona that range from luxurious to quirky.
Outdoor Adventures
Arizona’s Secret Campsites
Part of the appeal of camping is getting away from it all, isn't it? Setting up a temporary home surrounded by sweet solitude. Good news: Where...
Family Activities
Arizona Campgrounds Kids Will Love
One of the best ways to experience Arizona's natural beauty? By sleeping under the stars at one of the state's many family-friendly campgrounds.
Outdoor Adventures
Explore Organ Pipe's Backcountry by Bike
The national monument's rugged roads carry bikepackers through the 'most beautiful portion of the Sonoran Desert'.
Places to Stay
Surprising Places to Camp Your RV in Arizona
Whether you're piling into a spacious RV with all of the bells and whistles or a hip camper van with a moon roof, overnighting on four wheels is...
Family Activities
Family Fun in Arizona's White Mountains
Explore the cool communities of Arizona's White Mountains for a refreshing family summer getaway.
Appreciate AZ #5
Be Careful With Fire
Fire safety is essential to preserving the beauty of Arizona’s natural lands, which are especially vulnerable to wildfires. According to the...
Appreciate AZ #6
Respect Wildlife
Arizona’s wildlife is as diverse as its terrain, from the venomous creatures that scurry through the Sonoran Desert to the elk that roam the...
Hitting the road in an RV or camper? Here are some further destination ideas from us and our partners at Cruise America.
- Scenic Drives in Southern & Central Arizona (PDF)
- Red Rocks & Canyons (PDF)
- Best 7 Arizona Road Trip Ideas that Are RV-Friendly
- Grand Canyon RV Camping
Note: Clicking on the above links will take you to Cruise America's website.
Tips for
Safe & Responsible Recreating
REI and Arizona
Arizona's Great Outdoors
Arizona is a destination for travelers. One-of-a-kind excursions and bucket-list experiences beckon from every corner of the Grand Canyon State.
Outdoor Adventures
New to Nature? Leave No Trace in Arizona
If you're new to the outdoors—whether it's hiking a local trail, visiting a national park, or camping—following all the best practices can seem...