Best Dispersed Camping near Heber-Overgaard, AZ
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Heber-Overgaard, AZ (50)
1. Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
Forest Lakes, Arizona18 Reviews•74 Photos•579 SavesA beautiful, narrow, canyon-bound lake, accessible by foot trail only, Bear Canyon Lake is one of several in a series of fishing lakes built by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Despite being several miles down a dirt road and having few amenities, it draws many visitors. The partially developed campground which is set among the mixed conifer, oak and aspen, has only limited amenities. Bear Canyon Lake is a "Pack it in - Pack it out" area. There is NO GARBAGE SERVICE. Please be good stewards of the land and leave the area better than how you found it.
For purposes of fire restrictions, this campground is considered to be an 'undeveloped' campground. No fires will be permitted when fire restrictions are in effect for the Apache-Sitgreaves Forest.
At an elevation of 7,560, Bear Canyon Lake consists of 60 surface acres with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Because of its depth, this lake has no water quality problems. The Arizona Department of Game and Fish stocks it with catchable-sized rainbow trout about six times each year.
Arizona fishing regulations apply. Please refer to the current year fishing regulations brochure produced by the Arizona Game and Fish Department for further details on licensing requirements, daily bag limits, and other restrictions. Boat motors are restricted to electric motors only.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
2. Rim Road
Forest Lakes, Arizona4 Reviews•4 Photos•97 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Firewood Available
- Alcohol
3. Old Rim Road Dispersed Site
Forest Lakes, Arizona3 Reviews•24 Photos•122 SavesThe majority of campgrounds on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are primitive and offer dispersed camping. You may camp outside of recreational areas anywhere on the Forest at no charge. Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside recreational areas, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify any water source before drinking. Also, remember if you pack it in, then pack it out, don't leave your trash for others to clean up. No permits are required to camp in Wilderness areas.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
4. Larson Ridge Camping Area
Forest Lakes, Arizona2 Reviews•13 Photos•27 SavesDispersed Camping Area.
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
5. FR738 Dispersed Camping
Forest Lakes, Arizona2 Reviews•19 Photos•51 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts
Woodruff, Arizona25 Reviews•69 Photos•228 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
7. Valentine Ridge Campground
Forest Lakes, Arizona2 Reviews•11 Photos•85 SavesValentine Ridge Situated near Canyon Creek, known for its rainbow trout fishing. A 9-mile all-terrain bicycle loop trail starts at the campground. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and deer. Arizona Game & Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery is nearby. Public is welcome.
- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
8. Little Green Valley - NF405A Dispersed
Sun Valley, Arizona6 Reviews•12 Photos•225 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
9. FR100 Dispersed Wilderness Camping
Forest Lakes, Arizona2 Reviews•6 Photos•71 SavesThe majority of campgrounds on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are primitive and offer dispersed camping. You may camp outside of developed campgrounds anywhere on the Forest at no charge. Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside developed areas, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify any water source before drinking. No permits are required to camp in Wilderness areas.
- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
10. Forest Road 195 Campground
Forest Lakes, Arizona2 Reviews•20 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
Recent Dispersed Reviews in Heber-Overgaard
150 Reviews of 50 Heber-Overgaard Campgrounds
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Dynamical Thunder D.
Scout
Timber Mesa Trailhead
Haunted with a kill site
Great fire pit and some flat spots for a tent. The highway got quieter in the middle of the night for a little while. We stayed right next to some ruins and all three of us had wild dreams about ghosts, ghost horses, and animals. The next morning we found we were only a few steps away from a mountain lion kill site! WOW! So many kinds of animals. Elk. Coyote. Cow. Sheep. You name it! It was an exciting way to spend the evening. Enjoy!
- Bradley K.Scout
Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
Views, solitude, and wind!
We arrived around noon on Friday, and within an hour or two there were two others who arrived--but thankfully turned around to find another spot. The views were extraordinary as we parked the Land Cruiser with the Roofnest in the ideal spot to not just soak up the afternoon and evening views, but to be blessed by a great sunrise from inside the tent.
The stars... I mean, wow! The starry sky at night was one of the best we've see anywhere, just stunning.
Felt very safe in the area for our 3 year old boy to explore with us, so if you expect any sheer cliffs or dangerous drop-offs, they aren't really there. There were gradual declines from the top, and they aren't immediately near where you'd park.
We will be back--this was a real gem... but expect wind throughout the night being this exposed!
Steve M.
Ranger
Long Lake Dispersed Camping
Worth the challenging drive If you have AWD or 4WD
Pristine and usually unoccupied lake off the beaten path. 17 miles of dirt road from Highway to the lake and the last 7 are truly a challenge for anything other than a slightly lifted vehicle. Four camping areas near or with access to Lake with two of them having boat ramps. Skip the first turn off to the right as that is the very narrow part of the lake and rather ugly. The second turn off has two to four campsites with vault toilets and access to the lake through a boat ramp which allows camping and small trailer access lakeside. The churn out to the right is, Really rough and has very little camping or RV access. One of the pictures shows how rough the road is. I took the fourth turn off which is 747 and has one to two camping sites with a fire pit and good RV access along with a boat ramp. Note that fires are allowed in the fire pits because this is above 6, 000 feet but there is no water or trash. Pack it in, pack it out.
Nick V.
Traveler
Milk Ranch Point Road
Easy spot to access
Went down here mid August and it was a beautiful view. Thick tree coverage which hid us from the winds that day / night and the rim was a 200 foot walk away. Able to get there in my Chevy Trax which is front wheel drive only, without any problems. There are there are plenty of spot to pull off into on that forest road. If you don’t get this exact spot just keep driving the road and you’ll find something in no time. A lot of dead trees laying around for firewood, but did need axe and hacksaw to cut size them down. Area had a lot of pine needles on the ground.
- BBobby M.Scout
Rim Road
Great time here
We showed late on Friday eve and were still able to get a great spot for tent camping. Pretty quiet and close to town.
Daniel R.Scout
Mogollon Rimn Dispersed, AZ FR 9350
Mogollon Rim Road, FR9350, Arizona
34.335842 - 110.973221
Numbered free camp sites. First come first served. Beautiful cool high country with many overlooks over the rim. There is a lake near by for fishing, has a small store and you can rent kyaks and small boats.
Camp sites are not near each other, but within sight. Campfires allowed when conditions permit. We stayed 3 nights while on our way home with our new R-Pod 192 Hood River Edition. We will definately go back again. The guy who came buy later to check us in was super nice and very informative.
Patrick C.
Guide
forest road 181
Forest road 181
Nice place to cool of and set up camp. The only reason it's not getting 5 stars is there isn't great views in this area.
- Patrick C.Guide
Old Rim Road/ Forest Road 171 Dispersed
Best views and weather
It rained every afternoon we were there for 3 days, but loved every bit of it. There is a camp host here even though it's free. His name is Steve and is super nice and helpful . He told us some spots in the are alto check out. Will stay here again
- David Y.Traveler
Forest Road 195 Campground
Wilderness Camping
pretty secluded and pretty remote. sites are of different sizes, anyone can camp, big trailers etc. very quiet except for nature and birds. no Verizon for the most part, nice place to explore.
- ttroy B.Scout
The Rim
The Rim
Dispersed
- RRaul M.Traveler
Old Rim Road Dispersed Site
Beat the Heat
I wanted to get out of the southern Arizona heat. This place did just that. Only the opposite side of the highway of Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake. Both are just a 15min drive. Plenty of room for big rigs (40’+). I brought my 37’ Motorhome and had no problem finding a big enough site. Sites are marked and plenty spread out from other campers. Great views and perfect summer weather.
Robert H.Guide
FR141 Dispersed Site
Weekend on the Rim
A wonderful spot that is secluded and away from the busy FR300 traffic. 8 miles off of Hwy 87. There are no services but close to Kehl Springs Campground where there are restrooms.
There is no cell service but close to the Rim where you have service.
Caitlin S.Guide
FR738 Dispersed Camping
Gorgeous camping right on the rim
Along with this site, there are many dispersed camping sites right on the side of the rim with great views that you can see miles out. Great for tent camping but also big enough for campers and RVs
- Robert H.Guide
Timber Mesa Trailhead
Awesome spot
Easy to get to, close to town, clearly marked trails and roadways. Hiking views were spectacular.
Monte W.
LegendOld Rim Road Dispersed Site
Spread out sites
Just under 50 sites off the dirt road. All sites have fire rings and are numbered. There were fire restrictions during my stay so definitely look into that beforehand, as with any other place. The sites were nicely spread out. The first few sites were along the rim. The others were within forested areas, well off the dirt road.
FearLesScout
Winslow Visitor Center
Trains
If you love the sound of trains, this is the spot for you. There must have been a dozen trains that ran past my site (although I thought some may have been going through my tent). I didn’t sleep a wink. Then, the sprinklers started at 5:15 am. But at least it was free!
- Jamie K.Scout
Little Green Valley - NF405A Dispersed
Nice spot
Campers nearby but overall felt secluded
- JJulieScout
FR414 Dispersed Camp Site
Dispersed camping near Rye Arizona
It was a nice place to pull out for one or two nights. Beautiful view of the Mazatzal Mountains ⛰️ and a few places to take the ORV. Don’t drive in if it’s raining! We pulled a 30 foot toy hauler in to our spot. The further you go the less you hear the traffic - not bad where we parked.
Miles M.GuideFR414 Dispersed Camp Site
Beautiful views
Close to the main highway, road was easily accessible. saw a few other people camping a couple miles away. tons of spots!!
- QQuell S.Scout
FR414 Dispersed Camp Site
Easy find
Slept here last night, for a quick stay. Quiet. Roads are good. Easy to find and off of the highway. Verizon was good. Highway was quite ish.
Denny K.TravelerCococino Dispersed Camp
Boomdock
Great spo
- ZZackary D.Traveler
Forest Road 195 Campground
Wedding getaway
Off the beaten path. Spacious and quite with little wildlife
Ken W.ScoutWinslow Visitor Center
Visitor Center RV parking
Staff at the visitor center are very friendly and helpful. Overnight parking is allowed; however, the size of the lot will decrease significantly as they are building a new library in the dirt lot where campers were allowed to park in the past.
Elizabeth J.Scout
Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts
Safe with amenities
Easy to find and park, lots of campervans and RVs set up, slabs, picnic tables , seemed like 30 watt power outlets but didn't work when I tried to plug in (makes sense, it's free!) Store opens in the am with bathrooms, big dumpster, beautiful stars
- CCade S.Traveler
Little Green Valley - NF405A Dispersed
Great spot for a getaway
Everything you need for a good getaway. Definitely a good amount of people but lots of spots and not crowded feeling at all. Leave it nicer than you found it!
- LLex C.Scout
Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
Wild Wild West
The drive in towing a camper is pretty easy. No real need for 4x4s. Looooong dirt road to reach the camping area/lake but pretty well kept up. Campgrounds were FULL of ATV users and loud music until 11-12pm.
We went to fish. As other people have stated, very steep to get down to the lake (worse in the evening going back up when you’re tired). We must have picked the WORST weekend ever as fishing groups and families playing in the lake we’re stacked on top of each other.
Beth G.Legend
FR95 Dispersed Camping
Secluded
Our small group (8 people/4 vehicles) had a great time at one of the secluded dispersed sites located off the forest road.
We were a short drive from the Blue Ridge Reservoir and we all went for a swim in the water. There were definitely crawfish like creatures in the water that liked toes, but it was nice to rinse off the camp stink.
The trees at the site provided a lot of shade and places to hang up our hammock. We did have to fend off lots of wasps while we were there.
I’d like the seclusion of this site, so I would definitely go back.
Lots of forest roads to explore with 4x4 vehicles or mini bikes
Guide to Heber-Overgaard
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Heber-Overgaard, Arizona, where nature lovers can find serene spots away from the crowds. With a variety of locations to choose from, you can enjoy the great outdoors while soaking in the stunning landscapes.
Dispersed campers should check out Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area
- Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area offers a long dirt road leading to the camping spots, making it accessible for most vehicles, though it can get crowded during peak times.
- While fishing is a popular activity, be prepared for a steep hike down to the lake, which can be challenging after a long day outdoors.
- The atmosphere can be lively, especially on weekends, with ATV users and music, so if you're looking for a quieter experience, plan your visit accordingly.
Top activities while free camping near Heber-Overgaard
- Hiking trails abound in the Rim Road area, providing opportunities to explore the beautiful forest and enjoy breathtaking views.
- Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby lakes, which are known for their productive fishing experiences, making it a great spot for a family outing.
- The area is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure, ensuring everyone can enjoy the great outdoors together.
Scenic views for dispersed campers at Old Rim Road
- The Old Rim Road offers stunning overlooks and a chance to experience the beauty of the high country, perfect for photography and relaxation.
- With numerous dispersed sites available, you can find a spot that suits your needs, whether you're in a tent or an RV.
- The presence of a camp host ensures that you have assistance and information about the area, enhancing your camping experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Heber-Overgaard, AZ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Heber-Overgaard, AZ is Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area with a 3.8-star rating from 18 reviews.
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