2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
FR 222 Dispersed campground provides multiple tent and RV camping spots along Forest Road 222 near Bellemont. This free camping area allows pets without restrictions, featuring established fire rings at most sites. The forest setting offers natural shade with ponderosa pines throughout the area. Visitors report moderate vehicle traffic on weekends, with occasional noise from target shooting in nearby areas. Campsites remain accessible throughout most of the year, though winter conditions may limit access during snow events. Wildlife sightings are common, requiring proper food storage and pet supervision.
Walker Hill Dispersed camping area extends through Coconino National Forest with numerous pet-friendly sites suitable for both tent camping and RVs up to 34 feet in length. The area features several established fire rings and open clearings among the pines. Located approximately 5 miles from the nearest services at Pilot Truck Stop, this area provides a balance of forest seclusion and accessibility. Multiple reviewers note abundant wildlife throughout the camping area. The forest service roads remain passable for most vehicles without requiring high clearance or four-wheel drive. Summer temperatures typically remain cooler than lower elevations, making this location popular for escaping heat with pets during warmer months.
"I'm camped with a group of 6 campervans, but there's space for individual privacy while allowing proximity. I don't have great cell service, but that's true for me of Arizona in general."
"This Area is nice for a nice weekend get away the area is 15 min away from the city! Is got open camping spots and there is good space between them! There is a shooting range near by!"
"Lots of other amenities like a dog park. Kids playground. Rental bikes for riding around the campsite and fireplaces at all the sites. "
"Nice pull thru soot for my 38 foot fifth wheel, great pet area, awesome modern hook ups and a great staff"
from $100 / night
"The road in is bumpy and rocky, but not impossible (a Ford Mustang in the site next to us clearly made it)."
"Took the dog and she loved it."
"All amenities are shared so we had access to a large playground, basketball and volleyball courts, the store, and the bathhouse."
"Nice campground if you are staying close to conveniences of Flagstaff or to watch a concert at Pepsi amphitheater. We got a group site, 5 vehicles and 6 or 7 tents. We had plenty of space!"
from $10 - $25 / night
"Majority of campsite is surrounded by trees, making this spot shaded throughout the day. Good amount of sites sit right next to the Creek."
"Tucked into Oak Creek canyon, surrounded by trees, red dirt mountain sides, and a creek this campground is stunning."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
"Other than being close to the highway, we love this campground. It is in a heavily wooded forest next to Oak Creek. It has multiple bathrooms and accessible drinking water."
"What I liked about this was the great hosts (who seemed on constant patrol in their golf cart), the level sites for tents, and the great access to trails."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $45 / night
"Conveniently located for the gorgeous drive. Camped in site 6, small trailer site. Came in after office hours. Paperwork, including park map, ready for us next to office."
"We were pleased to get our family's RV & tent sites adjacent under the pines. Got to set up our new Napier Sportz SUV tent & our Subaru Forester. Wonderful clean bathrooms and warm showers."
"Nice park, plenty of amenities, dog park, pull thru sites..close but not unbearable...plenty of room for tip outs..Close to Williams, hour drive to Grand canyon NP."
"I only stayed one night but could have made an entire vacation in this one location. Close to Winslow and the Grand Canyon, beautiful park setting, excellent park store, and the staff were wonderful."
"This place was great, quiet, lots of space for our kids and dog to explore. The camping is in designated spots only which are really spaced out."
"However, the sites are very far apart and each site is tucked away from the road. "
"Plenty of room to spread out, different scenery depending on where you park & how far in you drive."
"It’s the perfect location to hop on the Grand Canyon Railway if you’d like to ride the train from Williams to the Grand Canyon(then have 3 hours there to explore)."
GuideGreat spot. There are spots all along the road heading up to this pin but the further you go down the dirt road to the pin the better the spots are. Was so relaxing and quiet and incredible star gazing. We camped right up to the short wooden fence with a fire pit. Was great
Guide10-12-26 nice peaceful camping spot. Coyotes serenaded us during the night. Would stay again.
RangerGood spot for an overnight. Convenient and quiet. Right next to a green waste site (closed for the season now). We stopped here for a quick rest. We have a 30 ft travel trailer and didn’t take it back any of the dirt roads as they were a bit muddy from the most recent rains. We just stayed in the gravel lot. There were a couple camper vans and a smaller RV there in the lot when we pulled in.
ScoutThe main road up to and into the campground is a bit bumpy but easily negotiated. The roads leading off the main road to the various campsites were deeply rutted and rocky. Admittedly, I didn’t venture far from the front gate. I drive a minivan with about a foot of ground clearance. Very difficult to find a level spot. In the end, I managed to do $1,100. Worth of damage to the undercarriage of my van. Ouch. I stayed for a few days in order to get van repaired and pick up Amazon packages but I won’t be back. I was here in mid November and camp was still open. Two bars Verizon near the gate but a bit further back— no cell service. Perhaps if you venture further back you’ll get a signal. I was here last year and “law enforcement” was ridiculously militant. Yea, all- in - all — worst disbursed experience in 3 years.
RangerDefinitely a nice option to dispersed camp in the area. The road was easy in my van, but long and washboard. Not much else out there to do, but certainly quiet and easy to stay a few nights while checking out Sedona.
RangerI parked right by the road as I was driving through. The van made it on the dirt road just fine, and I got far enough away that the freeway wasn’t too loud. I was the only one here and it was a great option for a layover driving through. Awesome stars to watch.
GuideBoondocked it in Sedona. Great views. Very quiet. No amenities.
GuideGreat open spot very quiet no cell but great view of sky for my star link !!! Well into the mountain
GuideSite is relatively level and there are trees/brush around to offer some privacy. There's a porta potty here which seems regularly maintained. The entrance to this lot might be a little tricky if coming in at night and you don't have a high clearance vehicle/rig.
There's some noise from ATVs and side by sides passing by during the day, but nothing horrible.
A lot of these dispersed camping lots fill up pretty quickly during the weekend during the season, so I would try and get here early or during the week
The dirt road in from the highway is pretty long ago and a bit rough, but doable. There's an alternative route where you come in through Sedona, head towards Bear Mountain Trail - Oski Approach/Doe Mountain Parking but instead of turning into that lot, you keep going straight. Most of this drive will be on a paved road, but will eventually turn into a dirt road. The perks of this is that the drive on the rough dirt road will be much shorter
Dispersed camping opportunities near Bellemont, Arizona range across Coconino National Forest at an elevation of 7,000 feet, where ponderosa pine forests provide natural shelter from summer heat. Temperatures typically stay 15-20 degrees cooler than Phoenix during summer months, making this area popular for escaping valley heat. Several pet friendly camping options offer established fire rings and access to nearby hiking trails.
Hiking access: The Freidlein Prairie Dispersed Camping area connects directly to the Arizona Trail. "We loved this spot since there was amazing access to trails right from our campsite, we were in site 3, including the Arizona Trail. So if you're a hiker, mt biker, or runner this is an excellent spot!" according to one visitor.
Mountain biking: Fort Tuthill Luke AFB Recreation Area features multiple trail systems suitable for all skill levels. "Tons of fun stuff for the kids and adults. Bike park is a blast. Also have an adventure course and zip line. Bike park is free ropes course has fee. Also has a easy mountain bike trail around the area," reports one camper.
Stargazing opportunities: Many dispersed sites offer excellent night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. At Pine Flat Campground, one visitor recommended: "Bring your telescope or binoculars. Set up a star gazing perch at night.....it's spectacular."
Wildlife watching: Multiple camping areas feature regular wildlife sightings. At Edge of the World (East Pocket), visitors report: "The surrounding areas are beautiful and a family of deer made appearances regularly." Proper food storage is essential when camping with pets.
Creek access: Some campgrounds offer water features for cooling off. A visitor at Cave Springs noted: "This campground has tons of sites to choose from many of them a short walk from the creek. There's a swimming hole on the creek nearby. The hosts are very helpful and keep the place looking really nice."
Cooler temperatures: The higher elevation provides relief from desert heat. One camper reported: "Summer temperatures typically remain cooler than lower elevations, making this location popular for escaping heat with pets during warmer months."
Fire restrictions: Before planning a campfire, check current restrictions. At Pine Flat Campground West, one visitor noted: "We were pleasantly surprised that while we weren't allowed to use the charcoal grill, we were allowed to have a small campfire."
Road conditions: Many dispersed sites require navigating rough roads. "The road into the campgrounds are very rough, small cars are not advised," reports a camper about Freidlein Prairie. Another notes: "We scanned the entire place on my Honda Accord sedan just fine. Just go slow and be mindful of the terrain for rocks and bumps."
Cell service: Connectivity varies significantly throughout the area. At FR 222 Dispersed, a reviewer stated: "Verizon and ATT both have cell service. 1-2 bars of LTE." This can be helpful for pet owners needing emergency veterinary information.
Pet supervision requirements: When bringing pets to pet friendly camping near Bellemont, keep them leashed near wildlife areas. "Wildlife sightings are common, requiring proper food storage and pet supervision," states one camper.
Campsite selection for privacy: For family camping with pets, site selection matters. At White Horse Lake Campground, "We camp here with a group and reserve the entire D loop. It is a great little campground with large campsites. Many sites have two tent pads."
Activity options: Several campgrounds offer family-friendly facilities. One visitor commented: "The park hosts are friendly and keep the vault toilets very clean. They don't smell like vault toilets at all. There's lots of shade, but not a lot of foliage between the sites for privacy."
Site accessibility: Many dispersed sites accommodate RVs but require caution. One camper reported about FR 222: "Road is well maintained, plenty of dispersed camping spots. We have a 26 ft class c RV and there was plenty of spots for us."
Noise considerations: When selecting RV camping with pets near Bellemont, consider noise sources. A reviewer at Woody Mountain Campground mentioned: "It was close to the road, but we did not here a sound, and most surprisingly the restaurant had amazing food."
Dust management: Prepare for dusty conditions in dry weather. "The park is quite expansive and nowhere near at full capacity, the sites are very tightly assigned beside one another," notes one RVer, suggesting positioning away from road traffic to minimize dust with pets.
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