Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground Arizona
Dead Horse Ranch State Park Overview
Dead Horse Ranch State Park campground is adjacent to the Verde River and has 4 loops with 127 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs (100 large sites with water/electric hookups). There is also a 23-site group area (Raven Loop 201 to 223), and 8 cabins to rent. Campsites 111 to 127 are tent only.
The campground has drinking water, flush toilets, showers, a picnic area/shelter, playground and dump station. It is located close to several hiking trails, fishing lagoons and the Verde River. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park – Area Recreation
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a great basecamp to visit many state parks and attractions in the area. Some to consider include Jerome State Historic Park, Fort Verde State Historic Park, Red Rock State Park, Slide Rock State Park, Tuzigoot National Monument, and Montezuma Castle. The towns of Sedona (21 miles) and Jerome (10 miles are also nearby).
Other campgrounds in the area include Potato Patch and Mingus Mountain to the west. Manzanita, Cave Springs and Pine Flat campgrounds are also by Sedona.
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Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Fair
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Electrical Hookup
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Gift Shop
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- RV Hookups
- Showers
- Visitor Center
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Kayaking
- Lagoon
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Programs
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- River
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Tubing
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Cottonwood, Arizona 86326
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Cabin
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
127
# of RV Hookup Campsites:
100 with water and electric
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
3,300
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Date of stay: Oct. 13-26, 2019, $30/night
Campsite 110, Cooper’s Hawk Loop: Site/loop is up on the hill and offers some views and better phone reception than elsewhere in the park. Although directly across from a bathhouse, the site had nice vegetation and felt more private that some others looked.
Bathhouse: Clean, plenty of hot water, push-button. Dish-washing stations and soda machines located at the back of each bathhouse.
Location: You could stay in this park and find plenty to do without ever leaving it. Hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding (rental stable in the park), disc golf course just outside the front entrance, OHV trail access. We even hiked from camp to the Tuzigoot National Monument (5.8 miles roundtrip.) The park is practically in downtown Cottonwood, which has plenty of stores and eateries. It is also the perfect launching point to visit Sedona.
Extras: firewood for sale $7.00/bundle, plenty of OATV, Verizon 3 bars 4G
Critters spotted: Anna’s hummingbirds, blue herons, Gambel’s quail, king snake, roadrunner, walking stick