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Mesquite Dispersed Camping

Campground · National forest in Maricopa County, Arizona. Run by USFS.

1Campsites
1.2 miTo Horseshoe Reservoir

At a glance

OperatorUSFS
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (Tonto National Forest)
Campsites1
Site types1 standard, no electric
RVs welcomeYes
Fees<p>Campsites are $16 per night, per site. America the Beautiful Senior or Access Disability passholders are eligible for a 50% discount. Pass must be valid and present with passholder at time of stay.</p> <p>This location is available on a
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Mesquite Dispersed Camping

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Mesquite Dispersed Camping is in Maricopa County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.