Looking for the best Strawberry dispersed camping? Dispersed camping means that no facilities or amenities are provided, so that you can truly disconnect and get back to nature. Find dispersed campsites you've visited before, or discover new spots from other campers.
Welcome to Forest Road 689 - Dispersed Site, nestled in the heart of Coconino National Forest, AZ. This spot is perfect for those who love a no-frills camping experience. It's a great place to crash before heading into Sedona, offering beautiful skies and plenty of privacy.
This area is free to use and doesn't require any permits. You won't find amenities like drinking water, toilets, or showers here, so come prepared. Bring your own firewood because there's none available on-site, and remember to pack out all your trash to keep the place clean for the next campers.
Visitors have mentioned that the deeper you go into the area, the more secluded spots you'll find. If you're driving a big rig, no worries—this place is big rig friendly. Just be cautious if you venture off the main trail; a 4x4 might be necessary.
The views are a real highlight here. Whether you're looking at the stunning night skies or the scenic surroundings, you'll find plenty to appreciate. Some campers have noted that you might hear some traffic from the nearby road, but it's generally quiet unless you have noisy neighbors.
Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends along. Just keep in mind that there are no picnic tables or sanitary dumps, so plan accordingly.
Overall, Forest Road 689 offers a simple, beautiful, and quiet camping experience. Enjoy your stay and make sure to leave no trace!
It is labelled as East Pocket on a map, but known to locals as “The End of The World,” the perfect nickname to describe this climactic viewpoint. Flagstaff sits upon a lofty plateau carpeted in high-elevation pine forest, but just south of town, the bottom drops out. Below a craggy rim of volcanic rock, the land takes a precipitous plunge into an entirely different world of red rock and sandstone towers. This is the realm of Sedona, and End of The World overlooks all of it.
Dispersed camping is permitted off of FR 618 on FR 689 prior to FR 645A (see Motor Vehicle Map)
A beautiful, narrow, canyon-bound lake, accessible by foot trail only, Bear Canyon Lake is one of several in a series of fishing lakes built by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Despite being several miles down a dirt road and having few amenities, it draws many visitors. The partially developed campground which is set among the mixed conifer, oak and aspen, has only limited amenities. Bear Canyon Lake is a "Pack it in - Pack it out" area. There is NO GARBAGE SERVICE. Please be good stewards of the land and leave the area better than how you found it.
For purposes of fire restrictions, this campground is considered to be an 'undeveloped' campground. No fires will be permitted when fire restrictions are in effect for the Apache-Sitgreaves Forest.
At an elevation of 7,560, Bear Canyon Lake consists of 60 surface acres with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Because of its depth, this lake has no water quality problems. The Arizona Department of Game and Fish stocks it with catchable-sized rainbow trout about six times each year.
Arizona fishing regulations apply. Please refer to the current year fishing regulations brochure produced by the Arizona Game and Fish Department for further details on licensing requirements, daily bag limits, and other restrictions. Boat motors are restricted to electric motors only.
While much of the Forest is open to dispersed camping, there are several sites set aside as designated dispersed camping sites, listed below. Pick up or download a free Motor Vehicle Use Map to know where it is legal to drive. See Guidelines for information and policies, and Specific Sites for more details and contact information.
Know before you go! Be aware extreme winter weather or flooding risks can necessitate the closure of forest roads at different times of the year. Many forest roads that lead to dispersed campsites may be closed during seasonal road closures, so please check the Forest Road Status web page for more information about the status of forest roads in each District.
Fire restrictions may be in place. During fire restrictions, campfires, fires, and charcoal fires are not permitted in dispersed camping areas. This includes both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. Gas operated devices with an on/off switch are allowed. Where can I have a campfire during Stage I Fire Restrictions?
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Strawberry, AZ is Forest Road 689 - Dispersed Site with a 4.4-star rating from 17 reviews.
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