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Dispersed Camping
Buena Vista Trailhead Dispersed
About
USDA Forest Service
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
The majority of campgrounds on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are primitive and offer dispersed camping. You may camp outside of recreational areas anywhere on the Forest at no charge. Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
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Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
ScoutDispersed Camping (Teardrop friendly)
The pin takes you to a trail head for an easy flat hike but drive up rim road to find these spots. The road is bumpy with some steep dips so I wouldn’t advise it for low clearance vehicles. We were able to tow our teardrop no problem.
The are a few sites, some are just pull offs and other are…
Location
Buena Vista Trailhead Dispersed is located in Arizona
Directions
From downtown Show Low, drive 4.8 miles west towards the White Mountain Apache Reservation. Pass the Summer Pines turnoff. Just after mile post 337 you'll see a sign, "Entering the White Mountain Apache Reservation." Turn left before the sign on to Forest Road 300 (Rim Road). Drive 300 yards. Trailhead is on the left.
Coordinates
33.57564358009691 N
111.11857308138096 W