The article describes strategies to beat the heat while camping in Arizona during summer. Desert regions like the Sonoran lowlands regularly exceed 110°F, and Phoenix area nights stay above 86°F. Recommended are higher-elevation sites: Flagstaff at 6,900 feet averages 50°F at night. For RVs, electrical hookups are essential for air conditioning (30 kWh/day), but evaporative cooling and proper orientation also help.