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.

There are hiking, fishing, swimming opportunities and more. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Camping passes can also be purchased at a Tonto Fee Machine Pass.

$16 per site, per night. Nearest fee machine location is at the Cave Creek Ranger Station. Recreation Swimming River and Stream Fishing Non-Motorized Boating Nearby Hiking Trails Nearby OHV Routes Facilities 12 campsites First-come, First-serve only.

No reservations. Maximum occupancy per individual campsite is 10. Maximum number of vehicles per individual camp unit is three.

All vehicles must completely fit within the designated parking area. Check-in time is 12:00 pm, and check-out time is 10:00 am. 14-day stay limit.

Portions of the Verde River are deep. Use of motorized watercraft on flowing portions of the Verde River is prohibited. Road to campground is unpaved and unmaintained.

Recommend high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles. Not reccommended for trailers. Potable water is not available.

Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours). THERE ARE NO TRASH SERVICES. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT.