Jones Water Campground provides free camping year-round within Tonto National Forest, accessible via a narrow dirt road that requires careful navigation. The Forest Service maintains this drive-in facility with vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, though the entrance warns against vehicles over 20 feet due to tight turnaround space and overhanging brush.
Road conditions present the primary challenge here. Multiple campers note the narrow access route with scrub trees hanging overhead, making it suitable primarily for smaller rigs, vans, and tent camping. About half the sites require higher ground clearance to reach, while overgrown vegetation has reclaimed several camping spots entirely. Monte W. found "both vault toilets were very clean" during his April visit, though he could only locate four usable sites that weren't overgrown.
The campground sits close enough to Highway 60 to generate some road noise, particularly during daytime hours. Most sites feature concrete picnic tables and metal fire rings with grill grates, but level tent space remains limited. Cell service is typically unavailable. Campers must pack out all trash, as no water or garbage collection is provided.
For additional camping options in the region, see [campgrounds near Globe]. This spot works best as an overnight stop for self-contained campers with smaller vehicles seeking free dispersed-style camping with basic amenities.
Description
Jones Water Jones Water is a small primitive site nestled in a riparian area. It is an ideal dispersed camping site that allows for a fun weekend getaway. Many desert animals can be spotted at this camping site. Bird watchers enjoy this location because of the abundance of native bird species that can spotted for the campgrounds.
Reservation Info
First come, first serve, no reservations
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundJones Water Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
In Globe, AZ, take US Rt. 60 east for 16.4 miles to campground sign. Bear right at sign into campground.
Coordinates
33.59083895 N
110.64376528 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Jones Water Campground needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 11 min from Tucson, AZ
- 2 hrs 56 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 11 min from Flagstaff, AZ












