First Crossing campground
First Crossing
What's on-site at First Crossing
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 First Crossing, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Wheel | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Second Crossing | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Third Crossing | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Flowing Springs Dispersed | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Verde Glen Dispersed | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of First Crossing -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Verde R Div From East Clear Cr Nr Pine | 5 cfs | → |
| East Verde River Near Childs | · | → |
| Tonto Creek Abv Gun Creek | 3 cfs | → |
| Wet Bottom Creek Near Childs | · | → |
| West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde | 15 cfs | → |
| Verde River Near Camp Verde | 60 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of First Crossing -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Baker Butte Smt | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Baker Butte Smt | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Baker Butte | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Promontory | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Happy Jack | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Happy Jack | 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
- Wilderness West Clear Creek
- Wilderness Fossil Springs
- Wilderness Hellsgate
- Coconino National Forest
- Sitgreaves National Forest
- National Wild And Scenic River Verde, Arizona
Fishing spots
- Horton Creek
- South Fork Deadman Creek
- Woods Canyon Lake
- East Clear Creek
- Deadman Creek
- Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery
Points of interest
- Fossil Creek
- Woods Canyon Vista Observation Site
- Rim Lakes Vista Observation Site
- Military Sinkhole Vista Observation Site
Paddle runs
- Approximately 9 Miles Below The Headwaters At The West Boundary Of East Verde Park Estates To West Boundary Of L.F. Ranch
- Below Flow Structure In Sec 16, T12n,R11e To Confluence With Clear Creek
- Headwaters In Sec 14, T13n, R9e To Clear Creek Wilderness Boundary
- Below The Dam At Knoll Lake To Confluence With East Clear Creek
- Northern Boundary Of Hellsgate Wilderness To Southern Boundary Of Hellsgate Wilderness
- Christopher 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 First Crossing as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About First Crossing
Can I make reservations at First Crossing?
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 First Crossing?
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 First Crossing.