State Park
Needle Rock Campground
Tonto National Forest · Rio Verde, AZ
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- Address:Rio Verde, AZ
About
The beach on the Verde River is generally rocky, but attracts many people during the hot summer months. The area is noted for its unusual rock formations. Nearby is a protected riparian area, the Mesquite Bosque. This popular water recreation area attracts many people trying to escape the Arizona summer heat. The rocky beach area is surrounded by beautiful towering rock formations. Near the recreation site is a fenced unique biological area, a stand of mesquite. Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons are frequently seen in this vicinity.
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Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Needle Rock Campground
Trail
Verde Trail Loop
Arizona
1.9 mi164 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Verde Trail
Arizona
2.4 mi148 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
McDowell Mountain North Trail
Arizona
2.9 mi200 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Nursery Tank Trail
Arizona
0.6 mi49 ftgain
Easy
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Scenic Trail
Arizona
4.4 mi535 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Pemberton Trail Loop
Arizona
14.8 mi1,148 ftgain
Moderate
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