Arizona
McFarland State Historic Park
Established Campground
This compact state park sits in the heart of Florence around a restored 1884 courthouse that now houses a museum. The campground offers 25 sites with hookups, picnic tables, and restrooms — clean facilities and a solid overnight stop when running the southern AZBDR segments. Sites are mostly level gravel with decent spacing, though summer heat can be brutal.
Florence is a solid resupply town with grocery stores and fuel within walking distance. The park makes a good base camp for exploring nearby desert routes or a comfortable night before tackling rougher backcountry sections. Reservations recommended during snowbird season (November-March).
Historic courthouse campground in Florence
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 24621 AZ-79, Florence, AZ 85132 Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 1493 ft |
| Nearest town | Florence, Arizona |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 25 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $25.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Hookups, Picnic table, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |
Location
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