Bear Track Camp Picnic Site

A rough three-mile gravel road leads to this remote Forest Service site in the Apache National Forest mountains, making it unsuitable for large RVs but accessible to smaller rigs and camper vans. The site sits directly off the dirt road yet maintains quiet conditions, with fire rings and picnic tables provided. Strong winds can affect the area, requiring secure tent setup.

ATV trails connect the camp to lower elevations, including routes down to the San Francisco and Blue rivers. Cell service is unavailable at this elevation. Campers must pack out all trash, as no disposal facilities exist, and bear precautions are recommended given the site's name and mountain location. The camp works well for those seeking places to camp around Clifton who don't mind challenging road access.

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Location

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Bear Track Camp Picnic Site is located in Arizona

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

33.10498392 N
109.09237582 W

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Connectivity

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    T-MobileLTE
    Some Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
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    AT&T
    No Coverage

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-MobileLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025

Mountain Hideaway

This camp is far up into the mountains. You will travel about 3 miles up a gravel bumpy road to get to this site. Definitely not for big rigs. I suppose a camper van could make it fine and the camp itself is big enough for one. There are also a few spots before Bear Camp and a few after if you keep driving but the road gets worse the farther you go. The spot is beautiful with pretty awe inspiring views. It is quiet even though it is right off the dirt road. There are fire rings and picnic tables. It was super windy when we were there so be sure to have a tent you can secure. There is a lot of ATV riding here and you can make it all the way down to the Frisco Camp and the San Francisco/Blue river. There is no cell coverage here. Be sure to pack it out as there is also no trash cans. I assume they call it Bear camp for a reason so don’t forget your bear spray!

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Bear Track Camp Picnic Site by Alisa P., October 28, 2025
  • Review photo of Bear Track Camp Picnic Site by Alisa P., October 28, 2025
  • Review photo of Bear Track Camp Picnic Site by Alisa P., October 28, 2025
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Reviewed May. 26, 2024

Hardly a campground….

There are vault toilets there. There is a few places one could pull off for a quick sleep, but not a campground at all. Little further south are places in the trees further off the road on the right hand side .2 and .6 miles down.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Bear Track Camp Picnic Site by Shane W., May 26, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Bear Track Camp Picnic Site?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bear Track Camp Picnic Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Bear Track Camp Picnic Site have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bear Track Camp Picnic Site does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Bear Track Camp Picnic Site?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, some coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.