Quiet enough to hear elk moving through the meadows at dusk, FR 66 runs off Forest Road 300 in Sitgreaves National Forest near Forest Lakes, Arizona, giving campers access to free dispersed-style sites set among wooded terrain. Sites closer to the Mogollon Rim fill first, often by Friday afternoon on busy weekends. Drive further along FR 66 and more options open up, though the rim views disappear. Rim Road 300 Dispersed — Sitgreaves NF and Promontory Pit Road Campground are among the nearby alternatives when this corridor fills.
The road in is manageable for lower-clearance vehicles at slow speeds, though rocky sections appear once you turn off the main road. Several reviewers have driven it in sedans without incident, but a higher-clearance vehicle gives more flexibility on the rougher stretches. Cell service is listed as available, though at least one camper reports losing signal on the gravel portions of FR 300 before reaching FR 66, so downloading maps in advance is worth doing.
Sites are large and well-spaced. Neighboring campers tend to stay visible but not audible, unless noise levels run high. Bear Lake and Knoll Lake are both within easy driving distance, and the area connects to several hiking trails including the Carr Lake trail and Rim Top trail. Sunday afternoons see a notable drop in occupancy, which suits campers who prefer fewer neighbors. FR 66 works well for those who want free camping with room to spread out, access to nearby lakes, and a low-key base for exploring the Mogollon Rim.
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Map & DirectionsFr 66 is located in Arizona near Forest Lakes
Coordinates
34.37594301 N
110.97530367 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/26/26
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)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 25 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 35 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs 42 min from Tucson, AZ
