Arizona Camping Areas
The Upper Maple Camp Camping Area in Arizona offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This camping area is located in the Coconino National Forest, providing campers with access to hiking trails and fishing in the nearby Lake Mary. The area also provides easy access to the Grand Canyon, Sedona's red rocks, and the historic Route 66.
This rustic campground offers primitive camping with no hookups, but there are vault toilets and drinking water available. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, and there are 10 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was a popular location for logging operations in the early 1900s, but now the area is protected as part of the Coconino National Forest.
The best time of year to visit Upper Maple Camp Camping Area is during the summer months when the average temperature is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drops to a cool 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. The fall and spring are also good times to visit, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the low 70s during the day and dropping into the 30s at night. However, the winter months bring snow and temperatures below freezing, making it less accessible for camping. Get driving directions.
Upper Maple Camp
The Upper Maple Camp Camping Area in Arizona offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This camping area is located in the Coconino National Forest, providing campers with access to hiking trails and fishing in the nearby Lake Mary. The area also provides easy access to the Grand Canyon, Sedona's red rocks, and the historic Route 66.
This rustic campground offers primitive camping with no hookups, but there are vault toilets and drinking water available. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, and there are 10 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was a popular location for logging operations in the early 1900s, but now the area is protected as part of the Coconino National Forest.
The best time of year to visit Upper Maple Camp Camping Area is during the summer months when the average temperature is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drops to a cool 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. The fall and spring are also good times to visit, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the low 70s during the day and dropping into the 30s at night. However, the winter months bring snow and temperatures below freezing, making it less accessible for camping. Get driving directions.
Weather Forecast
Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
---|---|
Gila River Near Redrock
USGS 09431500 |
308 cfs |
Gila River Near Clifton
USGS 09442000 |
220 cfs |
Bonita Creek Near Morenci
USGS 09447800 |
1 cfs |
Gila River At Head Of Safford Valley
USGS 09448500 |
739 cfs |
Frye Creek Near Thatcher
USGS 09460150 |
1 cfs |
Gila River At Duncan
USGS 09439000 |
261 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunny Flat | 14 | 5,101 ft | |||
Bathtub | 11 | 6,090 ft | |||
Idlewilde | 9 | 4,979 ft | |||
Pinery Canyon | 4 | 7,025 ft | |||
Rustler Park | 25 | 8,446 ft | |||
Stewart | 6 | 5,105 ft | |||
West Turkey Creek | 7 | 5,911 ft | |||
Rucker Lake | 8 | 6,128 ft | |||
Bonita Canyon - Chiricahua National Monument | 22 | 5,334 ft | |||
John Hands | 5 | 5,604 ft | |||
Herb Martyr | 7 | 5,801 ft | |||
Cypress Park | 7 | 6,040 ft | |||
Rucker Forest Camp | 14 | 6,195 ft |