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  3. Dead Horse Ranch

Camping at Dead Horse Ranch near Cottonwood

State park · Cottonwood · 129 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 74 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 129 sites
Site 115
Tent · Up to 55 ftHookups not listedBlackhawk Loop Campground
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site 127
Tent · Up to 55 ftHookups not listedBlackhawk Loop Campground
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 129 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
115
blackhawk loop campground
✓✓$25
127
blackhawk loop campground
✓✓$25
111
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
112
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
113
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
114
blackhawk loop campground
✓R$25
116
blackhawk loop campground
✓R$25
117
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
118
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
119
blackhawk loop campground
Park notices 1
  • Dead Horse State Park Cabin Restrooms Out of Order

    The cabin restrooms are closed for repairs until further notice due to a flooding event on the Verde River. The Quail Loop restrooms are available to cabin guests during this time.

From the Arizona State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

From $50 for 2 nights
$25/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Arizona State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Arizona State Parks ↗

2 openSites from $25/night
Book on Arizona State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Heating
  • Picnic Table
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 103 electric individual sites.

Location

675 Dead Horse Ranch Road
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Dead Horse Ranch: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Dead Horse Ranch?
Longest RV site listed: 74 ft (97 of 103 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Dead Horse Ranch have RV hookups?
103 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Dead Horse Ranch?
Reservable on azstateparks.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the azstateparks.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 74 ft (97 of 103 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 103 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 38 pull-through, 83 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 120 paved site driveways
Water
Listing Water at 104 sites
Shade
Listing 55 of 55 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on azstateparks.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 675 Dead Horse Ranch Road (map in Location below)
Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Hawks Hideaway Camping, LLC

0.4 mi from Dead Horse Ranch (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Rio Verde RV Park

3 mi from Dead Horse Ranch (straight-line)
Sites from $47/night
$95 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

A Quiet Place Near Sedona

6.9 mi from Dead Horse Ranch (straight-line)
Sites from $10/night
$20 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
✓
R
$25
120
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
121
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
122
blackhawk loop campground
✓R$25
123
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
124
blackhawk loop campground
✓R$25
125
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
126
blackhawk loop campground
RR$25
25
quail loop campground
RR$25
67
red-tailed hawk loop campground
RR$50
85
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
86
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
87
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
88
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
89
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
90
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
91
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
92
cooper's hawk loop campground
✓R$50
93
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
94
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
95
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
96
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
97
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
98
cooper's hawk loop campground
XX$50
99
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
100
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
101
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
102
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
103
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
104
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50
105
cooper's hawk loop campground
RR$50

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Small-Group Grand Canyon Complete Tour from Sedona or Flagstaff Sedona area · 9 hr–11 hr · from $209/person
    • Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package Sedona area · 3.5 hr · from $186/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Sedona’s ONLY Guided ATV Tour: Western Red Rock Backcountry Sedona area · 4 hr · from $230/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 74 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    The Glamping R-Pod - Pet Friendly!
    The Glamping R-Pod - Pet Friendly!

    Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 30 mi from campground

    $125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2021 Aspen Trail EXPLORE NORTHERN AZ BY "HIGHMOUNTAINCAMPING"FULLY STOCKED
    2021 Aspen Trail EXPLORE NORTHERN AZ BY "HIGHMOUNTAINCAMPING"FULLY STOCKED

    Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 35 mi from campground

    $130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Bunk house
    Bunk house

    Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 7 · 72 mi from campground

    $105/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Dead Horse Ranch

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Small-Group Grand Canyon Complete Tour from Sedona or Flagstaff
    Small-Group Grand Canyon Complete Tour from Sedona or Flagstaff

    Sedona area · 9 hr–11 hr · from $209/person

    Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package
    Verde Canyon Railroad Adventure Package

    Sedona area · 3.5 hr · from $186/person

    Sedona’s ONLY Guided ATV Tour: Western Red Rock Backcountry
    Sedona’s ONLY Guided ATV Tour: Western Red Rock Backcountry

    Sedona area · 4 hr · from $230/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Sedona Vortex Jeep Experience: Energy Sites & Scenic Views
    Sedona Vortex Jeep Experience: Energy Sites & Scenic Views
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 14 nights (Arizona State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Arizona State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202628%69%0%
    Dec 202669%28%0%
    Jan 202778%20%0%
    Feb 202751%48%0%
    Mar 202734%64%0%
    Apr 202756%43%0%
    May 202779%20%0%
    Compare site types

    129 individual reservable campsites from Arizona State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    129 sites · $50, $25/night

    Loops: Quail Loop Campground (42), Red-Tailed Hawk Loop Campground (36), Cooper's Hawk Loop Campground (26), Blackhawk Loop Campground (17), Cabins loop (8)

    2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Sedona area · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

    Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour
    Half-day Sedona Sightseeing Tour

    Sedona area · 5.5 hr · from $126/person

    Sedona Off-Road Jeep Tour: Rugged Western Canyons & Wildlife
    Sedona Off-Road Jeep Tour: Rugged Western Canyons & Wildlife

    Sedona area · 3 hr · from $135/person

    Sightseeing Highlights Tour of Sedona
    Sightseeing Highlights Tour of Sedona

    Sedona area · 2 hr · from $63/person

    Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona
    Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona

    Sedona area · 11.5 hr · from $312/person

    Sedona Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour: Moderate 4x4 Adventure
    Sedona Red Rock Backcountry Jeep Tour: Moderate 4x4 Adventure

    Sedona area · 2 hr · from $107/person