Summary
Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, and kayaking. The campground has no amenities, so visitors must bring their own supplies and pack out all trash. It operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there are 24 campsites available. The best time to visit is in the fall and spring when temperatures are mild, with average temperatures ranging from mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit.
Nearby Campgrounds
Childs Dispersed Camping Area
Childs
Fossil Creek
Clear Creek and Clear Creek Group Campgrounds
Clear Creek National Forest Campground
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
East Verde River Near Childs
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133cfs |
Verde River Near Camp Verde
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146cfs |
Wet Bottom Creek Near Childs
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3cfs |
West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde
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10cfs |
Verde R Blw Tangle Creek
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377cfs |
Agua Fria River Near Mayer
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15cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
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.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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BAKER BUTTE
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1" |
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NOHRSC BAKER BUTTE SMT
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1" |
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BAKER BUTTE SMT
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0" |
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NOHRSC HAPPY JACK
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0" |
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HAPPY JACK
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0" |
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BAR M
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1" |
Prescott National Forest Boundary To North Edge Of Private Land In Sec 33, T17N, R3E, Near Clarkdale
Wilderness Cedar Bench
Wilderness Fossil Springs
Wilderness Pine Mountain