Off Forest Road 100 in the Sitgreaves National Forest, this dispersed camping area provides free overnight stays with water hookups available at select sites. Campers create their own fire rings within established camping zones that can accommodate both small pop-up trailers and larger groups with multiple tents. The forested terrain offers shade, though sites vary in development level and spacing.
Weekend crowds can fluctuate significantly, with some periods bringing heavy use while others remain nearly empty. Hunters frequent the area during season, and wildlife may wander through camp. The road provides drive-in access to undeveloped sites where campers set up within previously used areas. For more structured amenities, Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area sits a few miles southwest.
Description
The majority of campgrounds on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are primitive and offer dispersed camping. You may camp outside of developed campgrounds anywhere on the Forest at no charge. Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside developed areas, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify any water source before drinking. No permits are required to camp in Wilderness areas.
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Location
Dispersed CampingFR100 Dispersed Wilderness Camping is located in Arizona
Coordinates
34.469944 N
110.956222 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 37 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 38 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 48 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs 55 min from Tucson, AZ
