Coconino National Forest's dispersed camping along Forest Road 552 sits just north of Flagstaff, with road access that reviewers consistently describe as manageable without four-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicles. Spots accommodate both tents and RVs, and some sites include fire pits. Cell service is listed as available. Campers should be aware of two noise sources near the road's entrance: gravel trucks servicing a nearby quarry and activity from an adjacent range. Driving roughly two miles in and turning right at the first signed road puts both behind you, opening up quieter, cleaner dispersed areas with views of the surrounding forest. Well-suited to RV travelers and tent campers alike who want no-fee camping with straightforward access near campgrounds around Flagstaff.
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Map & DirectionsForest Road 552 is located in Arizona near Flagstaff
Coordinates
35.37298393 N
111.5851468 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 7/25/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 7/25/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 49 usersLast on 7/25/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 7/25/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
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
- 16 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 29 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 4 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 55 min from St. George, UT
