USA / Arizona
Rent a Camper in Arizona Grand Canyon, Sedona and Desert Camping
Arizona packs more iconic landscapes per square mile than almost any state. Grand Canyon South Rim is 4 hours from Phoenix. Sedona's red rocks are 2 hours north. Monument Valley sits on the Navajo Nation near the Utah border. All four major platforms operate from Phoenix.
Arizona Rental Pricing
| Platform | Pricing | AZ Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoorsy | $80-$300/night | Strong Phoenix metro inventory |
| RVshare | $75-$275/night | Good Class A and travel trailer options |
| Cruise America | $100-$250/night | Phoenix and Mesa headquarters — largest local fleet |
| Escape Campervans | $80-$160/night | Phoenix location, one-way to LA or Vegas |
Cruise America is headquartered in Mesa, AZ — their Phoenix fleet is the biggest single-location inventory in the US.
Best Arizona Road Trips
Grand Canyon South Rim
4 hours north of Phoenix via I-17 and Highway 64. Mather Campground has RV sites (no hookups, 30-foot max recommended). Trailer Village has full hookups at premium prices. The rim is at 7,000 feet — 20°F cooler than Phoenix in summer. Reservations open 6 months ahead and sell out fast for spring and fall. Arrive early to get a parking spot at popular viewpoints.
Sedona and Verde Valley
2 hours north of Phoenix. Spectacular red rock formations. Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Devil's Bridge are the must-do hikes. No large RV campgrounds in Sedona proper — Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood (20 minutes away) is the best option. BLM dispersed camping on FR 525 is free. Spring and fall are perfect — summer is hot, winter can be cold at 4,500 feet.
Monument Valley and Navajo Nation
5.5 hours from Phoenix. Those iconic buttes you've seen in every Western movie. The View Campground sits right on the rim overlooking the valley — one of the most dramatic campground views in the US. Navajo Nation land requires respect for tribal rules. No alcohol permitted. Some roads require high clearance. Worth the drive for 2-3 days.
Saguaro and Tucson Loop
2 hours south of Phoenix. Saguaro National Park flanks Tucson on both sides with giant cactus forests. Gilbert Ray campground has RV sites with saguaro views. Continue south to Kartchner Caverns State Park (living cave system). Catalina State Park north of Tucson has mountain views. Best from October through April.
Arizona-Specific Tips
- → Summer in the desert is dangerous. Phoenix hits 115°F in July. Low desert camping from June through September is miserable and potentially unsafe. Head to higher elevations — Flagstaff (7,000 ft), Grand Canyon (7,000 ft) or the White Mountains (8,000+ ft) for summer trips.
- → Winter is peak season. Snowbirds flood the Phoenix metro from November through March. RV parks and campgrounds in the Valley fill up. Book early for winter trips.
- → Tons of free BLM camping. Arizona has massive BLM land areas with free dispersed camping. Quartzsite, the Sonoran Desert and areas near Sedona all have popular boondocking spots. No hookups, no water — bring everything you need.
- → No daylight saving time. Arizona doesn't observe DST (except the Navajo Nation, which does). Your phone might get confused near reservation boundaries. Plan accordingly.
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