Coconino National Forest manages this free dispersed camping area off Forest Road 9125F, roughly 15 minutes from Flagstaff by car. The forest road itself is soft gravel, and at least one reviewer notes it can behave more like sand in places, making it easy to sink if you're not paying attention. A rear-wheel-drive vehicle has managed the road without issue, though conditions can vary by season.
Campers typically find multiple spots within about two miles of the main road. Fire rings left by previous visitors are present at some sites, and campfires are permitted. Two side roads in the area have been closed due to fire damage, which limits the total number of accessible spots and leaves visible burn scarring on the surrounding trees. Joe M. notes that in midsummer "the colors haven't grown in yet," so expectations about vegetation should be calibrated to the season.
The area draws campers who want a low-cost overnight stop near Flagstaff without committing to a developed campground. Reviewers consistently describe the road as easy to navigate from Highway 89. The Lockett Meadow Road Dispersed -- Coconino NF site sits nearby to the south, and Locket Meadows is another option in the vicinity, though it has been closed at times due to fire activity. Pets are welcome, cell service is available, and there is no fee. This is a functional base for anyone routing through northern Arizona who needs a quiet night under the pines.
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Map & DirectionsCoconino Forest Road 9125F is located in Arizona near Flagstaff
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
35.38438268 N
111.59279836 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/17/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/17/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/17/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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.
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Drive Time
- 17 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 30 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 4 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 54 min from St. George, UT
