Ironwood Picnic Area and Campground: A Natural Escape in Fort McDowell, AZ

19 reviews

Lousley Dr N, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264, USA

Ironwood Picnic Area and Campground Introduce

Welcome to Ironwood Picnic Area and Campground, a natural retreat located on Lousley Dr N, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, Ironwood Picnic Area and Campground offers a primitive camping experience ideal for those seeking a break from the city and a connection with nature.

Environment and Location:

Ironwood Picnic Area and Campground provides a natural escape with a mountain backdrop, creating a serene and secluded atmosphere. The primitive camping experience allows visitors to truly immerse themselves in the surrounding wilderness. The location is known for its excellent stargazing opportunities, making it a perfect spot for astronomy enthusiasts.

Services and Features:

Tent-Only Camping: The campground is primarily designed for tent camping, offering a more rustic and intimate experience.
Primitive Camping: Enjoy a primitive camping environment, providing a true escape from urban life.
Scenic Mountain Views: The campground is nestled against a mountain, offering beautiful natural scenery.
Hiking and Biking Trails: Access numerous hiking and biking trails in the surrounding area, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Stargazing: The campground offers excellent stargazing opportunities, ideal for observing the night sky.
Firewood Availability: Firewood is typically available for purchase at the front entrance or from the RV park host.
Recommended Tent Sites: Sites T2 and T13 are highly recommended for tent camping.

Important Considerations:

Fire Pit Grates: The provided picnic grills may not be ideal for wood fires. Consider bringing your own fire grate for a more efficient fire.

Customer Experiences:

Guests appreciate the campground's natural setting and its ability to provide a quick escape from the city. The primitive camping experience and scenic mountain views are consistently praised. The availability of hiking and biking trails, as well as the excellent stargazing opportunities, make it a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. The recommendation for sites T2 and T13 for tent camping and the tip to bring a personal fire grate are valuable insights from previous visitors.

Ironwood Picnic Area and Campground offers a tranquil and natural camping experience, perfect for those seeking a peaceful getaway.

Location

Arizona Maricopa County Fort McDowell Lousley Drive North

Customer Reviews

4.0

19 reviews

Josh “Scosh” Scotia

Apr 18, 2021

Great a little escape from the city for a night and the primitive camping really makes you feel like you're in nature with the mountain being the natural buffer. Definitely give sites t2 and t13 a look for tent camping. They usually sell firewood at the front entrance or the host of the RV park and also help out. I think it would be a good place to go stargazing for any kind of event.

April Bennett

Mar 24, 2019

Nice tent only camping area. I do wish the fire pits had a grate over them. It's really hard to have a wood fire in the picnic grills so we end up bringing our own fire grate. There's lots of trails for hiking and biking nearby. This park is always a favorite of ours.

Jeff Zenno

Nov 14, 2024

Nice bare bones camp area. Parking is a little ways off from some of the sites so have to carry stuff a bit to setup.

Peter Pawliuk

Apr 24, 2021

This park has tons of great hiking trails. The campsite is good, with lots of space. They need to provide tent campers with shade! Even in the cooler season its hard to survive outside all day in Arizona without shade. A dish washing station would be nice too.

KE L

Mar 02, 2023

Late review: We really enjoyed the campground here. The restrooms were close to our site. Not many people were camping, and we got to listen to coyotes after sunset. Many easy trails throughout the area.