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14 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
Things to do18 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 25 min by car (23 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Things to do18 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (24 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art and culture museum in Phoenix, Arizona.
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19 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (24 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona.
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19 miles east · straight-line distance
State park in Arizona, United States.
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25 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (35 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in the Gila River Valley in Pinal County, Arizona, United States.
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Town29 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (36 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
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National park site29 miles southeast · straight-line distance
National monument in Coolidge, Arizona.
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30 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (44 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
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Town33 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (41 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
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State park37 miles east · straight-line distance
Botanical garden.
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Town38 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (51 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.
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45 miles northeast · straight-line distance
National monument in Gila County, Arizona.
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54 miles southeast · straight-line distance
State park in Pinal County, Arizona, United States.
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National park site87 miles north · straight-line distance
Archaeological site in the United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 70 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
19 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (27 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Camping
20 miles north · 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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28 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Quartz Peak Trail, in the 14,400-acre Sierra Estrella Wilderness , leads visitors from the floor of Rainbow Valley (elevation 1,550 feet) to the summit ridge of the Sierra Estrella at Quartz Peak (elevation 4,052 feet) in just three miles.
HikingWildernessWildlife viewing
28 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 14,400-acre Sierra Estrella Wilderness, located just 15 miles southwest of Phoenix, contains one of the most rugged mountain ranges in Arizona.
Dispersed CampingHikingWilderness
29 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins.
HistoryPicnicking
33 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Riverside Campground offers more peace and tranquility than the busier recreation sites at Bartlett Lake. With the campground’s proximity to water, fisherman and avid water recreationalists enjoy this spot all year long.
BirdingCampingCanoeingNon-Motorized BoatingPhotographyWildlife viewing
39 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 5 min by car (103 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914') is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (AZ Hwy 88) along the shoreline of Apache Lake.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingPaddlingPhotographyPicnicking
42 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 5,790-acre White Canyon Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the White Canyon Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964.
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43 miles northwest · 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.
Accessible Facility Or ActivityCampingHikingHorseback ridingMountain BikingPicnickingWildlife viewing
43 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Civilian Conservation Corps Campground offers spread out camp sites with large sycamore trees providing shade. Picnic tables and firepits with cooking grates are available for families to enjoy while passing the time away together.
BirdingCampingHikingMountain BikingOff Road Vehicle Trails
43 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (56 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cave Creek Group Site is located 20 miles north of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. It is a historic campground constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
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43 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cholla Campground at Roosevelt Lake, is one of several campgrounds on the shores of the largest lake/reservoir located entirely in the State of Arizona. It is situated within a lush sonoran desert landscape at an elevation of 2168'.
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43 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (60 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Horseshoe Campground is farther up the road from Mesquite Campground. Offering more developed campground sites with picnic tables, fire pits and access to the Verde River at campsites 11 and 12.
BirdingCampingCanoeingFishingKayakingNon-Motorized BoatingOff Road Vehicle TrailsPaddling
43 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
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.
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44 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Estrella Wayside Recreation Area is in the Sonoran Desert National Monument . The area includes parking, picnic tables, grills, and fire rings just off Maricopa Road. Four primitive campsites are north of Maricopa Road off route 8002B.
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44 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (95 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The campground overlooks Roosevelt Lake and is nestled in the saguaro cactus-studded Sonoran Desert.
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44 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (94 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Frazier Horse Campground is nestled into a Sonoran desert landscape at Roosevelt Lake, one of Arizona's most outstanding water-based recreation areas.
CampingHorse CampingHorseback ridingPhotographyPicnickingWater AccessWildlife viewing
44 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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44 miles northeast · 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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45 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 34,400-acre Table Top Wilderness lies in the southeastern Sonoran Desert National Monument .
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46 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Sonoran Desert National Monument contains magnificent examples of untrammeled Sonoran Desert landscape.
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46 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (94 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Located on central Arizona's largest lake, Windy Hill offers great water recreation opportunities to the public.
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingPaddlingPhotography
47 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Groups are drawn to Grapevine Campground's unique setting and expansive facilities.
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47 miles northwest · 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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48 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
In the Table Top Wilderness within the Sonoran Desert National Monument, the Lava Flow Trail offers a hiking opportunity of light to moderate difficulty in a varied and dramatic Sonoran Desert landscape.
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48 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Margies Cove West Campground is located in the Sonoran Desert National Monument . includes day-use parking for ten vehicles, three primitive campsites with picnic tables and steel fire rings, a vault toilet, and informational signage.
BirdingCampingCamping AreaStargazingWildlife viewing
49 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Schoolhouse Campground is located in close proximity to the eastern shores of Roosevelt Lake with an elevation of 2,100 feet.
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49 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Table Top Trail, in the 34,400-acre Table Top Wilderness , takes visitors from the floor of Vekol Valley (elevation 2,299 feet) to the summit of Table Top Mountain (elevation 4,356 feet) in just 3.5 miles.
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50 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Arizona National Scenic Trail spans over 800 miles from Mexico to Utah. This multi-use non-motorized, long-distance trail highlights Arizona’s topographic, biologic, historic, and cultural diversity.
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52 miles northwest · 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).
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55 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (74 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Kellner Group Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains south of Globe, Arizona. Several picnic areas are separeted from the larger group area creating a semi-secluded setting.
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59 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Sport climbing on limestone cliffs in a remote, scenic high desert backcountry within a two-hour drive from Phoenix and Tucson.
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59 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 30 min by car (109 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Reynolds Creek Group Campground is a rustic and secluded, creek side camp located on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District in the Tonto National Forest.
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63 miles north · 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.
BikingBirdingDispersed CampingHikingHistoryHorseback ridingOff-highway vehiclesPhotography
64 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Ironwood Forest National Monument, which takes its name from one of the longest living trees in the Arizona desert, is 189,600 acres, of which 128,400 acres are administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with the balance of…
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65 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Gila River recreation area is located along the Gila River and Arizona State Route (SR) 77 between the Town of Winkelman and Globe in Gila County, Arizona.
BoatingCampingCamping AreaCanoeingFish Viewing SiteFishingPicnickingWater Access
66 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Congress added the Woolsey Peak portion of the Gila Bend Mountains to the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1990, citing the rugged topography, colorful scenic vistas, rich variety of wildlife and vegetation, and outstanding…
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69 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 8,760-acre Needle's Eye Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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69 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The 13,350-acre Signal Mountain Wilderness is in southwest Maricopa County, 18 miles northwest of Gila Bend and 35 miles southwest of Phoenix.
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70 miles northwest · 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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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 Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona State Capitol, Lost Dutchman State Park, Maricopa. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 18 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 25 min over 23 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). 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 northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 24 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). 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 19 miles west in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 24 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). 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 59 miles, including Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site (19 miles northeast), Riverside Campground (AZ) (33 miles north), Burnt Corral Campground (39 miles northeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.