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14 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
State park16 miles southwest · straight-line distance
Protected area in Yavapai County, Arizona.
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National park site17 miles southwest · straight-line distance
National monument in Yavapai County, Arizona.
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National park site18 miles south · straight-line distance
Archaeological site in the United States.
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State park21 miles west · straight-line distance
State park.
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State park23 miles north · straight-line distance
Protected area in Flagstaff, Arizona, US.
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Town24 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (33 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Coconino County, Arizona, United States.
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National park site25 miles northeast · straight-line distance
United States National Monument in Arizona.
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Ski area32 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 44 miles · 1 hr 30 min
An alpine ski resort located on the San Francisco Peaks.
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Town36 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (52 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Town in Yavapai County, Arizona.
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36 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (61 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States.
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Town46 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (67 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Yavapai County, Arizona, United States.
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50 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (86 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States.
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Things to do101 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 5 min by car (131 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
History museum.
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National park site112 miles east · straight-line distance
National park of the United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 114 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
2 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 5 min by car (3 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Chavez Crossing Group Campground is in the picturesque Red Rock district of Arizona, with famous red rock formations and breathtaking painted sunsets.
Camping
4 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 15 min by car (7 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Crescent Moon sits beneath the stunning Cathedral Rock, one of the most photographed scenes in the American Southwest.
BikingCampingFishingHikingPhotographyPicnickingSwimming
4 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 15 min by car (8 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Crescent Moon Ranch is an exceptional year-round place to stay in beautiful Sedona.
BikingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimmingWildlife viewing
5 miles north · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Manzanita Campground is a small, year-round, tent-only facility with campsites that fill up very quickly. Visitors enjoy the campground for its fishing and swimming holes along Oak Creek, beautiful scenery and excellent wildlife watching.
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9 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (12 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cave Springs sits in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon and is one of Coconino National Forest's most popular campgrounds. The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the town of Sedona, Arizona, and its famous red rock cliffs.
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10 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (13 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pine Flat Campground is a popular camping spot in scenic Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona's Coconino National Forest. The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the well-known town of Sedona, Arizona, and its red rock cliffs.
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11 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Fernow Cabin offers a quaint, forested retreat near Flagstaff and Sedona, in central Arizona. The rustic, three-bedroom log cabin is a retired U.S.
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16 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (52 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Double Springs Campground is an “old fashion” campground, originally built in the 1930’s, and has sites nestled in a beautiful draw filled with cool grass, ponderosa pine and Gambel oak.
Camping
17 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
This rustic forest cabin is located at the eastern base of Apache Maid Mountain, just two hours north of Phoenix and near the popular red rock canyons and outdoor recreation opportunities of Sedona, in central Arizona.
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17 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Dairy Springs is a comfortable campground tucked away in a scenic area of northern Arizona. Its main attraction is the seasonal Mormon Lake which, when filled with water, draws visitors for fishing, windsurfing and wildlife watching.
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17 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture.
PicnickingWildlife viewing
17 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary rocks.
Wildlife viewing
20 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (45 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pinegrove Campground sits in the lush Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, offering visitors countless recreation opportunities set in a stunning landscape.
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22 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (66 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
White Horse Lake is an extremely popular fishing lake, 19 miles southeast of Williams, in northern Arizona.
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24 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (36 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
This cozy group campground is tucked in the Lower Sonoran Desert along the banks of the fresh, chilly Clear Creek. Campers can wade in the creek, fish, or curl up with a book under the umbrella of cottonwood trees.
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24 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (38 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Looking for a perfect getaway to immerse yourself in nature? Look no further than the Mingus Mountain Campground!
CampingStar GazingWildlife viewing
24 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (37 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Close to historic western towns and centrally located in Arizona, Playground Group Campground is a great place for groups of up to 75 people to enjoy a secluded mountain getaway. The 7,500 ft.
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25 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (36 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Campers looking for some peace and quiet will find this relaxing campground offers cool summertime temperatures and easy access from scenic Hwy 89A in central Arizona. The campground is located at 7,200 ft.
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29 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
BikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse Camping
33 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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BoatingCampingFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightHikingHorse CampingHorseback ridingPicnickingWildlife viewing
35 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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48 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Plan Your Visit Visitors to Agua Fria National Monument can hike in rugged landscapes, view rock art, and experience wide‑open desert vistas with few built facilities.
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52 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community.
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67 miles south · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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71 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 11,840-acre Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness Area is about eight miles northeast of Wickenburg. It is 48 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona, in Yavapai County.
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72 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 80-mile Black Canyon Trail provides visitors with a long-range backcountry trail riding, mountain biking, and hiking opportunity.
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72 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 9,951-acre Hells Canyon Wilderness Area is a portion of the Hieroglyphic Mountains. The most prominent peaks are Garfias Mountain at 3,381 feet (1,030.5 m) and Hellgate Mountain at 3,339 feet (1,017.7 m).
BackpackingClimbingDispersed CampingRock ClimbingWildernessWildlife viewing
77 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore.
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81 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.
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86 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
WestWorld is located in north Scottsdale at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert with over 360 acres of pristine landscaping, the covered Equidome Arena, Brett's Barn, and state-of-the-art equine facilities…
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88 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 27,440-acre Upper Burro Creek Wilderness is located in Yavapai and Mohave counties in Arizona, 60 miles west of Prescott and 60 miles southeast of Kingman.
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92 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant groups that lived in the Tonto Basin.
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92 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 8,300-acre Tres Alamos Wilderness Area is in Yavapai County, 80 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona, and six miles south of the Santa Maria River.
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99 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Burro Creek Recreation Site is situated along Burro Creek within a very scenic Sonoran Desert canyon at an elevation of 1,960 feet. This peaceful area has long been a favorite stop of travelers on nearby Highway 93.
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100 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 129,800-acre Arrastra Mountain Wilderness is located in Mohave, Yavapai, and La Paz counties, 100 miles northwest of Phoenix and 70 miles southeast of Kingman, Arizona.
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112 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 31,200-acre Hummingbird Springs Wilderness lies 55 miles west of Phoenix in western Maricopa County.
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112 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood.
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113 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 25,050-acre Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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113 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 22,880-acre Harquahala Mountains Wilderness lies in Maricopa and La Paz counties, 80 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona. This wilderness contains part of one of western Arizona's largest desert mountain ranges.
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114 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This Corps lake is managed by Arizona State Parks. The project web address links to the Arizona State Parks web pages. Alamo Lake is one of the best bass lakes in Arizona. Also, the area has good wildlife viewing opportunities.
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From the National Park Service; closures, dangers and cautions only. Check the park's page before you go.
Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Jerome State Historic Park, Riordan Mansion State Historic Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 16 miles southwest in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 17 miles southwest in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 18 miles south in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 25 miles, including Chavez Crossing (2 miles southwest), Crescent Moon Ramada (4 miles southwest), Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin (4 miles southwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.