Forest Service roads wind through tall pines to reach this dispersed camping area, where campers find established fire rings and level tent spots among the trees. The drive requires about a mile on unpaved roads that most vehicles can handle, leading to scattered sites with natural spacing between them.
Shade comes from mature pines, while open areas provide room for larger setups. Campers report good cell service and note the proximity to Ashurst Lake for fishing access. The area accommodates both drive-in and walk-in camping, with enough space that multiple groups can camp without crowding. Sites fill up during peak seasons, but November visitors find dispersed sites around Coconino National Forest when other campgrounds close for winter.
Description
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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Location
Dispersed CampingDispersed Camping Coconino is located in Arizona
Coordinates
35.0258459 N
111.4425968 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/16/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/16/26
AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 32 usersLast on 4/16/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/16/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/16/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 32 usersLast on 4/16/26
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
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 24 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 23 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 58 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 18 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
