COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST

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CAMPING • ARIZONA

Coconino National Forest


April 24, 2024

Coconino National Forest offers a variety of camping experiences with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and picnicking nearby. The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, restrooms, and potable water. Reservations are required for some campsites, while others are first-come-first-serve. There are a total of 79 campsites available. The best time to visit is from late spring to early fall, with average temperatures ranging from 60-85°F.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

White Horse Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Brown Trout • Channel Catfish • Green Sunfish • Rainbow Trout

JD Dam

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Prairie Lane Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

JD Dam Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Bignotti Picnic Site

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

West Fork Oak Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Sheeps Crossing Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Perkins Tank

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Mingus Lake Day Use / Fishing Site

Dogtown Reservoir

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Oak Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

West Clear Creek

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Black Canyon Fishing Site

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BEASLEY FLAT PICNIC SITE
Lower Verde Watershed, Arizona
WHITE BRIDGE PICNIC SITE AND BOAT LAUNCH
Upper Verde Watershed, Arizona
LAKE MARY ROAD FLAGSTAFF
Canyon Diablo Watershed, Arizona
LYNX LAKE - SOUTH SHORE BOAT RAMP
Agua Fria Watershed, Arizona
LAKE MARY ROAD FLAGSTAFF
Canyon Diablo Watershed, Arizona
CLEAR CREEK FISHING SITE
Lower Verde Watershed, Arizona
COCONINO COUNTY
Upper Verde Watershed, Arizona
EAST LAGOON LOOP TRAIL COTTONWOOD
Upper Verde Watershed, Arizona
PHEASANT ROAD COTTONWOOD
Upper Verde Watershed, Arizona
LYNX LAKE MARINA & STORE BOATING SITE
Agua Fria Watershed, Arizona

Rafting & Kayaking

BILLY LAWRENCE CREEK TO NORTH PROPERTY BOUNDARY OF ELLISON RANCH
Upper Salt Watershed, Arizona
PINTO CREEK
Upper Salt Watershed, Arizona
TELEGRAPH CREEK - FOREST ROAD #4 TO CONFLUENCE WITH ARNETT CREEK
Middle Gila Watershed, Arizona
SALOME WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH SALOME CREEK
Upper Salt Watershed, Arizona
SALT RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION BOUNDARY TO IMMEDIATELY ABOVE GRANITE REEF DAM IMPOUNDMENT
Lower Salt Watershed, Arizona
SOUTHWEST BOUNDARY OF SALT RIVER CANYON WILDERNESS TO STATE HIGHWAY 288 BRIDGE
Upper Salt Watershed, Arizona
ROCK SPRINGS TO CONFLUENCE WITH COTTONWOOD WASH
Upper Salt Watershed, Arizona
ARNETT CREEK - FOREST ROAD #4 TO MIDDLE OF SEC 7,T2S, R12E
Middle Gila Watershed, Arizona
BOUNDARY OF THE PRIMARY JURISDICTION BELOW STEWART MOUNTAIN DAM TO SALT RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION BOUNDARY
Lower Salt Watershed, Arizona
WORKMAN FALLS TO SALOME WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper Salt Watershed, Arizona

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Wilderness Fossil Springs

Wilderness Kachina Peaks

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Pumphouse Greenway - Ly Park Site

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Wupatki National Monument

Wilderness Kendrick Mountain

Louise Yellowman County Park

Wilderness Strawberry Crater

                                                                                                                        
                                               
RIVERBEND RECREATION AREA
The Riverbend Recreation Area is located along the Agua Fria River in Arizona, and it is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. There are several reasons to visit ...
BLM AFNM INFORMATION KIOSK
TESKEY HOME SITE
The Teskey Home Site is located in the Agua Fria watershed of Arizona and is a historic site that dates back to the late 19th century. It was the home ...
BADGER SPRINGS RECREATION AREA KIOSK
1891 SCHOOLHOUSE
PUEBLO LA PLATA INTERPRETIVE SITE
The Pueblo La Plata Interpretive Site is a historic landmark located in the Agua Fria watershed of Arizona. The site is a popular destination for visitors due to its cultural ...
RIVERBEND KIOSK
The Riverbend Kiosk is a popular destination for hikers, bird watchers, and nature lovers in the Agua Fria watershed of Arizona. Located at the end of the paved road in ...
BLOODY BASIN INFORMATION KIOSK
SILVER CREEK INFORMATION KIOSK
The Silver Creek Information Kiosk is located in the Agua Fria watershed of Arizona and serves as a hub for information about the area's flora, fauna, and history. Visitors can ...
BADGER SPRINGS INFORMATION KIOSK

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