New York, NY, USA

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Don't spend all of your valuable free time researching what to do in Arizona! We have done it for you!

After our own research, suggestions from the locals, and 42 days in the state, we have compiled this guide of the best camping spots, things to do, and what to look out for while you explore the state!

The information in this guide is the direct correlation of our roadtrip through Arizona from North to South. (If your route will be different, this guide may be more useful in map mode)

If you've been looking for the best of Arizona, you have arrived.  

Flagstaff

Willcox

Tombstone

Prescott

Wickenburg

Page

Cottonwood

Rimrock

McNeal

Jerome

Phoenix

Grand Canyon Village

Lake Pleasant

Tucson

Arizona Road Trip!!!

Have you ever wanted to check out all that Phoenix has to offer? It's become a popular destination for Bach weekends thanks to the sunshine-filled days and access to bars, golf, trails, pools, sports, and more! 

As a Phoenician, I've put together this guide to highlight some must-see spots. These suggestions feature mostly 21+ establishments, but include a wide range of atmospheres for any mood.

Enjoy recommendations for food, drink, and fun activities for everyone on your trip.

City Guide: Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to the most geographically diverse country in the world, the U.S.A.! This guide is written based off of a road trip that we took in late 2020. The full itinerary is a little over three weeks (23 days, 22 nights), starting and finishing in Orlando (where we were living at the time). 

The best part about the itinerary? It's a loop! Allowing you to start and finish wherever. This itinerary is 100% personalizable and as many stops can be added or removed as you'd like. This route offers some amazing places, including the beaches in Florida, the deserts of the southwest, and the coastlines of California. 

The most optimal time to take this road trip is during the summer as you'll find the best weather everywhere. But because we're mainly down south, you can take this road trip in the winter without too much trouble in the snow. 

This itinerary includes 15 states, nine National Parks, 6000+ miles, and all of the costs we incurred along the way. This itinerary also includes things to see, places to eats, and our favorite things in each location. This itinerary does not include overnight accommodation, so it is necessary to find hotels/airbnbs on your own. 

Durango, CO, USA

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Texas, USA

Zion National Park, Utah, USA

White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA

Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Arizona, USA

New Orleans, LA, USA

Utah, USA

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Orlando, FL, USA

Moab, UT, USA

Florida 30A, Panama City, FL, USA

The Cross-Country Road Trip | Southern U.S.A.

Hi! We're Andrew and Brenna, currently living full-time in our Ram Promaster as we venture through the U.S. The southwest has found its place in our hearts due to the abundance of amazing locations to camp for FREE. There are thousands of acres of BLM and National Forest land that allow you to stay entirely free!

The places in this guide are our can't-miss campsites, and we'll continue to update this guide whenever we find somewhere new. All of these spots can be found on iOverlander and can be accessed with a 2WD vehicle. Please remember to pack in and pack out so we can keep these areas clean and free!

Colorado, USA

California, USA

New Mexico, USA

Our Favorite FREE Campsites in the American Southwest

Tucson is much less busy compared to Phoenix.

Most people make the trip here to experience the massive Saguaro Cacti and the warm weather in the Winter.

We preferred Tucson to Phoenix because we felt there were just as many options for hiking/nature experiences with far less travel time in between places.  

Tucson

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