We would like to go camping over Labor Day weekend. We haven't been in AZ long, so we don't know a whole lot of places for outdoor recreation around this area. We currently live in Tucson, and would like to find somewhere no more than 2-4 hours away. I have been doing research on the BLM and National Forest websites, but would love some ideas.
I have found a lot of possible places in the mountains just SW of Safford, along Swift Trail in the Mt. Graham area, and also a few places SW of Globe off of 77. We would love to stay south or east of Phoenix, but if something fabulous presents itself in the Sedona/ Flagstaff/ Prescott area, we would be willing to drive up there.
I was hoping someone who camps a lot in this part of AZ could help me out with some hints, suggestions, etc.
I have also seen some great places such as Aravaipa Canyon north of Oracle, but they don't allow dogs. It's important that our pup can come along.
Somewhere with a stream, or water would be wonderful, and we are from Colorado, so we're not real crazy about the desert - we were hoping to camp up around 8-9,000 feet to get some cool night-time air, and see some pine trees!
Any help you can provide is much appreciated!!
Thanks.
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