where are good Forest camping areas in arizona that are unmonitored by park rangers and such?

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Jester

i want to go camping with my family but i don't like to deal with annoying park rangers so i am looking for a forest type of place where we can go pitch some tents and camp with no bothersome people.
i am in the army currently stationed on schofield barracks and i am coming home on leave in the next few days so im trying to get this answer as soon as possible thanks.

Answer
Camping at Round Top Mesa-BLM in Arizona
Fees: Free

Nearest Towns: Scottsdale, Chandler, Phoenix

Campground: BLM Free Campgrounds

Campsite Type: RV Camping

Activities: Camping, Whitewater Paddling, Hiking, Bicycling, Horse Riding & Camping, Nature Viewing

Does Arizona desert really get cold at night 10 miles from towns?

Drexl

I was reading about a homeless man that camps out on federal land in Arizona and rides his bike into town to work. I was planning on doing something similar, but I've heard people freeze in deserts at night. So what about like 5 to 10 miles outside of major cities in Arizona, in the desert. Would it really get that cold there during winter to where it would be uncomfortable in a tent?

Answer
Yes it does. Up North around Flagstaff, Payson, Prescott it snows in the winter but even down in the valley in Tucson is snows.....Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe it doesn't snow but temps get pretty cold in the middle of winter, typically you'll see lows around 40-50 degree which is pretty cold if your sleeping in a tent.

So it all depends on what part of AZ your going to be "camping".

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