Camelback Mountain
Camelback Mountain is a mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
A mountain inside Phoenix
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 104–105°, and about 175 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Phoenix
Camelback Mountain is inside Phoenix, which has 316 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) has airline service, about 6 miles from Camelback Mountain.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Phoenix. Green months are the mild ones.
Camelback Mountain
Camelback Mountain is a mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The name is derived from its shape, which resembles the hump and head of a kneeling camel. The mountain, a prominent landmark, is the highest peak in the Phoenix metropolitan area and located between the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix and the town of Paradise Valley. The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department maintains the mountain's access, trails, and public facilities as the Echo Canyon Recreation Area, a popular recreation destination for hiking and rock climbing.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 2,706 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 23K a year
Where to stay near Camelback Mountain
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Phoenix (316) and Tempe (75).
- 1State Farm Stadium
- 2Mortgage Matchup Center
- 3Chase Field
- 4Mountain America Stadium
- 5Desert Diamond Arena
- 6Mullett Arena
- 7Wrigley Mansion
- 8Arizona State Capitol
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Camelback Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | in town | — | 316 257 hotels · 22 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 5 campgrounds · 11 RV parks | 1,665,481 | $421K | D |
| Tempe | 9 mi south | 15 min | 75 66 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 190,571 | $455K | D |
| Scottsdale | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 108 100 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 243,006 | $790K | C |
| Mesa | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 123 67 hotels · 17 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 29 RV parks | 513,656 | $408K | C− |
| Paradise Valley | 3 mi north | 5 min | 19 18 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 12,251 | $2,000K | B+ |
| Chandler | 17 mi south | 25 min | 48 38 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 278,748 | $508K | B− |
| Glendale | 13 mi west | 20 min | 26 21 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 260,572 | $388K | D |
| Gilbert | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 21 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 287,285 | $575K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Camelback Mountain
Other well-known places within 18 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw117 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Stadium
28 mi Stadium & arenaMortgage Matchup Center
38 mi Stadium & arenaChase Field
46 mi Stadium & arenaMountain America Stadium
517 mi Stadium & arenaDesert Diamond Arena
66 mi Stadium & arenaMullett Arena
74 mi MuseumWrigley Mansion
89 mi MuseumArizona State CapitolPhoto credits
State Farm Stadium: Taken by en:Flickr user MCSixth, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mortgage Matchup Center: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chase Field: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken, Public domain · Mountain America Stadium: Clintus McGintus, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Desert Diamond Arena: Unknown, CC BY 2.0 · Mullett Arena: Kyvuh, CC0 · Wrigley Mansion: Pamla J. Eisenberg from Anaheim, CA USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Arizona State Capitol: Unknown, CC BY 2.5
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Visiting Camelback Mountain
Is Camelback Mountain in Phoenix?
Yes. It’s inside Phoenix, AZ.
When is the best time to visit Camelback Mountain?
January, February, March, November and December, with highs of 66–78°.
What is the closest airport to Camelback Mountain?
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), about 6 miles away.
Where should I stay near Camelback Mountain?
Phoenix (in town, 316 places to stay), Tempe (9 mi, 75 places to stay) and Scottsdale (13 mi, 108 places to stay).
Tips from people in Phoenix
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Phoenix’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.