This county-run park sits in the rocky Buckeye Hills southwest of Phoenix, offering developed camping with picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. The park features several miles of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through typical Sonoran Desert terrain — saguaro, palo verde, and brittlebush scattered across rolling hills of decomposed granite. Sites are well-spaced with decent privacy for a developed campground.
Access is via paved roads from Buckeye, making it accessible to any vehicle. The park can get busy on weekends with Phoenix metro folks, but weekdays are usually quiet. Summer months are brutal — stick to October through April for comfortable camping temps.
County park camping in the Buckeye Hills
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Buckeye Hills Drive, Arizona Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Buckeye, AZ |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 40 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $20.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | County |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |