Arizona · Camping

Juniper

Nov–Apr
best months

Is Juniper open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Cave Creek Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Cave Creek Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 3,694 ft
  • Cave Creek Ranger DistrictTonto National Forest

Juniper is a campground in Arizona with 25 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Juniper

    Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      65° / 42°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      67° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      74° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      82° / 53°

      2 wet

    5. May

      91° / 61°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 70°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 76°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      102° / 76°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 70°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      86° / 60°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      73° / 49°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      64° / 41°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Carefree, AZ, 11.8 mi away at 2,530 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)

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