Horse Camping in Arizona

This is a stunning privately owned campground that sits adjacent to the Tonto National Forest and less than a mile from the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The grounds at RRV are immaculate. The stalls are large and covered with some even having large runs. There is a round pen and a couple of arenas for turnout. The owners even have a garden to handpick some delicious veggies! There are numerous trails straight from camp into Tonto National Forest. You can ride down the road and access the preserve and ride some really stunning desert trails. Keep an eye out for the triple crested saguaro! If you're able, try to rent a local trailer to hit some of the other trailheads in the Preserve. There are several to check out! Granite Mountain is a definitely a favorite. The trailheads at the Preserve cater to equestrians with large lots and special access to the trails. There are maps at each of the trailheads and over 200 miles to explore. Trails are well marked. We also trailered to Cave Creek and the Salt River area. There you might run into some of the wild horses that call the area home. The Superstition Mountains are another incredible area to check out - whether on horseback or hiking. Watch out for jumping cholla! In all seriousness - watch out! They are vicious! (Look them up so you can identify and stay clear). Carry plenty of water as well as tweezers and a comb - for cactus spines. And lastly, follow the camp owners precise directions in - they know what they are talking about. One of our all time favorite camps!