Summary
A permit is required from April 1 to October 1, with a $6 fee per vehicle. There are no toilets, water, fire rings, picnic tables, or RV hookups, and fires are often prohibited due to high fire danger. The area features lush riparian scenery with waterfalls, travertine pools, and desert canyons. Access is via rough roads; high-clearance vehicles are recommended. Popular nearby hikes include the Fossil Creek Waterfall Trail. Spring and fall are best for visiting due to milder temperatures. The camping experience is rugged and remote, ideal for adventurous campers seeking natural beauty and solitude.
Nearby Campgrounds
Fossil Creek
Childs
Childs Dispersed Camping Area
Bull Pen Dispersed Campground
Clear Creek and Clear Creek Group Campgrounds
Clear Creek National Forest Campground
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
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
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Clear Creek Wilderness Boundary To Dispersed Camping Area At Clear Creek Campground
Prescott National Forest Boundary To North Edge Of Private Land In Sec 33, T17N, R3E, Near Clarkdale