Windmill Designated Camping Area | Wild Camping

April 23rd, 2024 by plannedfield21

There are several flat campsites in what looks like a dirt parking lot. Campers came in until 12:30 AM and the place was crowded with no privacy. The traffic on 525 seemed to go on all night. The views were pretty, but I’d not stay here again. I’ve been coming to Sedona for 35 years and have loved it until the last 15. The place is nothing like it used to be. Traffic is awful, you can hardly find a parking place and there are too many people everywhere (including hikes). This will likely be my last stop here. Also, the camping around Sedona sucks.

April 22nd, 2024 by rollingdepartment03

Awesome little spot for a few nights. We got to see cows and a beautiful sunset. Fair warning, it does get pretty packed in the evenings so try to get there an hour or so before the sun goes down. There’s also a designated area closer to the entrance called ‘Surprise’ that’s a bit bigger! Enjoy.

March 21st, 2024 by cruciallynx53

Great spot for the night. Beautiful sunset. And you may wake up to a hot air balloon overhead. It can get crowded since this is one of the few designated camping spots in Sedona.

March 4th, 2024 by MagicLoveBus

One of the few free camping spots remaining near Sedona. Beautiful views and very quiet at night.

January 20th, 2024 by alvise

This is the last camping spot on the road , north of here is No camping everywhere. does not matter if there is sign or not, and they put down anyway lots of signs.also the road going north are not usable when wet. So if is Rainy do not bother to drive out here… you probably find a temporary barrier

January 10th, 2024 by JB

Great spot! Some other vehicles in the lot but otherwise just what I needed for the night.

December 3rd, 2023 by kalliesmission.com

one of the only designated camping areas! stayed with two other vans on a Sunday night. arrived around 445p. two clean Porta potties. plenty of space, but could easily be overcrowded in the busy season

December 1st, 2023 by innerglasses45

Pretty place to sleep at. Was nice n quiet during the night. Around 11pm, a sheriff or park ranger pulled up and sat with his lights on for some time. Not sure why he came as he didn’t bother me. Did hear a pack of coyotes towards the beginning of the night. Other vehicles were all respectful of each other n kept lights off so we could see the stars. Down fall - outside my car there’s a few spots with used toilet paper on the ground which doesn’t make sense as there’s two decent porter potty’s right in the area. Some people just suck. Would stay here again though. My dog and I loved it.

November 20th, 2023 by acceptablecesspool19

Great place! 2 portapotties available. Beautiful morning views! Wasn’t too crowded on a Sunday night— 7 rigs total— could fit 3 more! Don’t need 4WD. 2 bars of 5G verizon, not great, but fine!

November 13th, 2023 by navalpew63

Packs up quick. Quiet in the evening. Off-roading is a thing during the day but it dies down as the sun sets

April 8th, 2023 by kkiel60

The area was packed. Many campers came in after dark and had to back out because there was no space. Try to arrive early. Even then, there are a few campers that are staying more than one might.
We were next to "the generator guy".
Rough road coming in, but fine with a Promaster.

February 16th, 2023 by jakeferguson11

Easy to find. This is the smallest campsite on the road. Stayed here 1 night at at Greasy Spoon other nights. 2-3 bars of Verizon.

November 10th, 2022 by miroandval

This is one of several designated camping areas in the Red Rock Ranger District.

Camping is not permitted outside these areas.

Less busy compared to Surprise.

October 11th, 2022 by charlotte

ALL individual dispersed sites are closed on this road, and probably all 525 sub-roads too. There are now large designated camping areas.

October 3rd, 2022 by swede7000

crowded as a crowd ohh yeah jeezus for cripes sake

May 23rd, 2022 by living.it.right

The road getting here is not very smooth, but pretty much any rig can do it. We stayed for one night at a wide open spot that could fit multiple rigs but we had it to ourselves on a Sunday night. There is quite a bit of traffic on Rd 525 so I'd suggest picking a spot that's a good distance from the road if you can. Verizon reception is OK (1-2 bars).

April 11th, 2022 by d

Nice spot, good views comment comment comment

November 15th, 2021 by ByChance

One of the better spots on the 525 forest road. The dust isn’t as bad here. Shared the space with 4 others. Stayed for a week and had nice sunsets. Ok cell signal.

February 12th, 2021 by brendantrachsel

Dirt isn’t dusty which is nice, good tree in the middle. Looks like it gets muddy when it rains though; thankfully not an issue today.

October 16th, 2020 by jondothage

Nice spot but really dusty. Couldn’t use my vent fan or even open windows. Maybe just the time of year. Glad it got cold at night.

June 11th, 2020 by dan.ricciotti

Lots of sites all down the road. Washboard road is pretty bumpy but no crazy pot holes. 2 bars Verizon LTE

April 22nd, 2019 by amtravelling.nl

Many spots along this road. It was really busy! Levelling was hard / impossible. Quiet night. The road is quite good.

March 31st, 2016 by gespanntreisen.com

nice place, little bit dusty

September 3rd, 2015 by Calderescapes

good pull out off FR 525. awesome views, not a lot of traffic and has some fire pits.