Forest Service Road 253 runs through the Coconino National Forest outside Munds Park, giving drive-in campers access to dispersed sites along a forest road at roughly 6,900 feet elevation. Campfires, pets, and alcohol are all permitted. The area has connections to hiking, biking, equestrian, and OHV/ATV trails, making it a workable base for multiple activity types. Nearby dispersed options include Kelly Canyon Road Dispersed — Coconino NF to the northeast. No hookups, water, or developed facilities are present, so campers should arrive self-sufficient and ready for camping near Munds Park on national forest terms.
Map & DirectionsForest Service Road 253, JVC is located in Arizona near Munds Park
Coordinates
35.03163227942318 N
111.70350599056545 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
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AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/2/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
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.
Drive Time
- 11 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 1 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 36 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 5 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
