Childs Dispersed Camping Area campground
Childs Dispersed Camping Area
What's on-site at Childs Dispersed Camping Area
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Childs Dispersed Camping Area, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fossil Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Clear Creek And Clear Creek Group Campgrounds | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Clear Creek National Forest Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Bull Pen Dispersed Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Childs Dispersed Camping Area -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Verde River Near Childs | 0 cfs | → |
| Verde River Near Camp Verde | 57 cfs | → |
| Wet Bottom Creek Near Childs | · | → |
| West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde | 15 cfs | → |
| Verde R Blw Tangle Creek | 86 cfs | → |
| Agua Fria River Near Mayer | 2 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Childs Dispersed Camping Area -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Butte | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Baker Butte Smt | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Baker Butte Smt | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Happy Jack | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Happy Jack | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bar M | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Coconino National Forest
- Wilderness Cedar Bench
- Wilderness Fossil Springs
- Wilderness Pine Mountain
- National Wild And Scenic River Verde, Arizona
- Verde River Access Area
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- West Clear Creek
- South Fork Deadman Creek
- Deadman Creek
- Sheeps Crossing Fishing Site
- Bignotti Picnic Site
- Black Canyon Fishing Site
Points of interest
- Fossil Creek
- Blm Afnm Information Kiosk
- Trail To Montezuma Castle
- Layers Of Time
- Windows In The Past
- Welcome To The Castle
Paddle runs
- Prescott National Forest Boundary To North Edge Of Private Land In Sec 33, T17n, R3e, Near Clarkdale
- Clear Creek Wilderness Boundary To Dispersed Camping Area At Clear Creek Campground
- West Boundary Of L.F. Ranch To Verde Wild And Scenic River
- White Bridge To Beasley Flat
- Indian Creek
- Silver Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Childs Dispersed Camping Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Childs Dispersed Camping Area
Can I make reservations at Childs Dispersed Camping Area?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Childs Dispersed Camping Area?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Childs Dispersed Camping Area.