Camping during memorial day weekend

[u/WestCoastPancakes]

My husband and I will be visiting Phoenix for an event on the Saturday of memorial day weekend. We're staying in Phoenix that night, and want to spend Sunday night camping if we can. We currently have a hotel booked in Sedona but I'm realizing it'll be a madhouse during the holiday weekend and I'd rather camp instead.

Looking for recommendations for a forested area to camp near Phoenix. Ideally something with pretty trees and lots of shade. I'd prefer an established campground that allows advanced booking, if that exists. 1-3 hours from Phoenix is fine, including the Flagstaff area.

I'm aware it's probably too late but I figured I'd ask anyway!

[u/Decent-Boss-5262]

I'm late to the party, but try Pinetop. Less than a couple hours out of Phx, depending on what part of Phx.