Dead Horse Ranch State Park
RV Guide

The historic Route 66 goes right through Williams, AZ, otherwise known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon National Park. Make Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA your base as you explore the varied possibilities that this strategically located town has to offer. Ease into a deluxe KOA patio site with full hookups and up to 50-amp service or a water/electric site in partial shade. Big rigs up to 90 feet long are welcome. Wi-Fi and cable TV are available. Amenities like a Kamping kitchen, snack bar, pool, and a hot tub/sauna make your stay more pleasant. Propane and firewood are available on-site for purchase. Pets are allowed.

The smallest electric loop, Cooper's Hawk, features 27 sites with 15-30 amp service, including two ADA-accessible sites. This upper campground location offers some of the park's best views and typically provides better cellphone reception than the lower loops. Sites range from 24 to 60 feet, with most providing pull-through access for easier maneuvering.

Cooper's Hawk sits furthest from the fishing lagoons but closest to mountain biking and hiking trails. The loop's elevated position and spacing between sites create a more private, secluded feel compared to the busier Quail Loop. Campers seeking peace and quiet while still enjoying electrical hookups often prefer Cooper's Hawk.

Modern restrooms with hot showers sit directly across from several sites, providing convenient access without compromising privacy thanks to thoughtful vegetation screening. The comfort station maintains cleanliness standards that consistently impress visitors, with hot water available 24/7 for registered campers.

With the incredible Red Rocks of Sedona, the Oak Creek Canyon, the Petrified Forest, and Native American ruins less than two hours away, Flagstaff, Arizona, is perhaps best-known as the "jump-off point" to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. Whatever type of adventure it is you seek, stay close to the Mother Road and pick from a deluxe patio site complete with full hookups and up to 50-amp service, or water and electric sites at the Flagstaff KOA. Wi-Fi and cable TV are available, and propane and firewood are also offered on-site. Be sure to visit the pet area too.

Williams, Arizona is the gateway to the Grand Canyon National Park, just an hour north. The Grand Canyon / Williams KOA puts you within easy driving distance to the South Rim and creates a more memorable experience with an array of amenities like Wi-Fi, cable TV, an on-site snack bar, pool, and bike rentals. Propane and firewood are also available. Big rigs are welcome at full hookup or water/electric sites with up to 50-amp service. The maximum pull-through length is 100 feet.

The Raven Loop (sites 201-223) accommodates groups with 23 sites available for reservation. This area works well for organized groups, family reunions, or events requiring multiple adjacent sites. Group sites include the same amenities as individual sites—picnic tables, fire rings, and access to modern restrooms with showers.

The largest of Dead Horse Ranch's campgrounds, Quail Loop features 43 sites with 15-30 amp electrical service in the lower campground area, including one ADA-accessible site. Site lengths range dramatically from 24 to 83 feet, so verify your specific site dimensions when booking—this variability allows the campground to accommodate everything from small campervans to large Class A motorhomes with trailers.

Located closest to the park entrance and ranger station, Quail Loop provides convenient access to the three fishing lagoons, the Creosote Trail (0.2 miles), and the Hickey Ditch Trail (1.1 miles). Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill grate, and access to modern comfort stations with flush toilets, hot showers, and laundry facilities. The loop's mature cottonwood trees provide varying amounts of shade depending on site location.

Generator use is prohibited park-wide, making Dead Horse Ranch ideal for campers seeking peace and quiet. This restriction means electrical hookups become essential for running air conditioning during summer months or heating during cooler winter evenings. All sites accommodate cooking on the provided campfire ring or bringing portable camp stoves.

Positioned in the upper campground area, Red-Tail Hawk Loop offers 36 sites with 15-30 amp electrical service, including one ADA-accessible site. This loop sits slightly elevated above Quail Loop, providing some campsites with pleasant views of the surrounding Verde Valley and nearby mountains. The elevated position also means the Red-Tail Hawk tends to be slightly warmer in winter and catches more breeze in summer.

Sites here range from 24 to 65 feet, with most accommodating typical RV sizes comfortably. Like all loops at Dead Horse Ranch, Red-Tail Hawk features modern comfort stations, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. The loop's location provides quick access to trails heading into Coconino National Forest, where over 20 miles of shared-use trails await mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians.

Pets are welcome throughout the campground but must remain leashed and supervised at all times. The proximity to natural areas means wildlife encounters are common—keep food secured and supervise pets carefully, especially at dawn and dusk when wildlife activity peaks.

If you end up rolling in after-hours, you can snag a vacant site at Dead Horse Ranch State Park by the day. Head into the ranger station the next morning and clear things up and they may be able to help you set up a reservation for a longer stay. Still, reservations are highly recommended during the busy season from May through September.

Eight one-room log camping cabins offer an alternative to tent and RV camping, tucked away in a peaceful mesquite bosque near the Verde River. Each cabin includes a full-size bed, a bunk bed (two twins), a table with four chairs, a dresser drawer, a ceiling fan with overhead light, and electricity. Campers must supply their own linens, sleeping bags, and pillows.

Outside, each cabin features a BBQ grill and picnic table. A communal electrified ramada with additional BBQs and a fire pit allows cabin guests to gather for meals or evening socializing. Modern shower facilities sit just a short walk from all cabins. The riverside location provides quick access to river trails and excellent birding opportunities.

Cabins are reservable year-round and offer climate-controlled comfort with heating and air conditioning—a significant advantage during Arizona's temperature extremes. The secluded location away from main campground traffic creates an ideal weekend getaway or week-long retreat.

The Blackhawk Loop Tent Campground, just to the northwest of Cooper’s Hawk Loop Campground, has 17 tent-only sites in the upper campground area with one ADA-accessible site. The sites are large, and some are shaded with a picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue grill at each site. There is no electricity or any other type of hookups at this campground, but there are restrooms with running water and hot showers nearby.

The half-mile Coconino Trail is nearby, where you can take your dog for a walk (on a leash), ride your bike with the kids, or even take your horse out on this short trail. If a half-mile is not long enough, keep going on the 1.2-mile Raptor Hill Trail, which takes you into the Coconino National Forest before heading back into the park. Your pup is welcome to camp here as well as long as he is restrained and supervised at all times during your stay.