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    Camper-submitted photo from Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed

    1. Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed

    7 Reviews
    19 Photos
    286 Saves
    Pine, Arizona

    While much of the Forest is open to dispersed camping, there are several sites set aside as designated dispersed camping sites, listed below. Pick up or download a free Motor Vehicle Use Map to know where it is legal to drive. See Guidelines for information and policies, and Specific Sites for more details and contact information.

    Know before you go! Be aware extreme winter weather or flooding risks can necessitate the closure of forest roads at different times of the year. Many forest roads that lead to dispersed campsites may be closed during seasonal road closures, so please check the Forest Road Status web page for more information about the status of forest roads in each District.

    Fire restrictions may be in place. During fire restrictions, campfires, fires, and charcoal fires are not permitted in dispersed camping areas. This includes both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. Gas operated devices with an on/off switch are allowed. Where can I have a campfire during Stage I Fire Restrictions?

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    • Dispersed
    • WiFi
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Campground
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    2. Manzanita Campground

    25 Reviews
    81 Photos
    795 Saves
    Munds Park, Arizona

    Overview

    Manzanita Campground is a small, year-round, tent-only facility with campsites that fill up very quickly. Visitors enjoy the campground for its fishing and swimming holes along Oak Creek, beautiful scenery and excellent wildlife watching. Oak Creek Canyon is very crowded, especially on weekends; to get a campsite, it is best to reserve a weekday.

    Recreation

    Recreation and relaxation abound in Oak Creek Canyon. Camping, fishing, swimming, wading and hiking are some of the activities awaiting visitors. Anglers have the convenience of creekside campsites, where they can cast a line for trout. Families love driving down the road to nearby Slide Rock State Park, one of Arizona's most popular swimming spots, or trying out several nearby hiking trails.

    Natural Features

    The campground borders Oak Creek in a lush, forested riparian zone with Arizona ash and box elders, gravel beaches and stream-bed boulders. Colorful songbirds add flashes of brilliance to the trees. The creek's crystal clear waters are cool and refreshing on hot summer days.

    Nearby Attractions

    The well-known town of Sedona is popular for its red rock vistas, resorts and shopping. Slide Rock State Park is a great local spot for swimming and only a few minutes away. Campers can also explore the 1.8 million-acre Coconino National Forest, which boasts a spectacular variety of scenery and outdoor activities.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 203-0624.

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    • Reservable
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    • Group

    $26 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Childs Camping Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Childs Camping Area
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    3. Childs Camping Area

    4 Reviews
    8 Photos
    73 Saves
    Strawberry, Arizona

    In 1908 the Arizona Power Company began construction of the Childs Power Plant. For more than 90 years, the water of Fossil Creek had been diverted by a system of pipes and flumes from its natural course to power the turbines of the Childs and Irving hydroelectric plants. During this time, Fossil Creek had been reduced to a mere trickle, compared with the normal one million gallons per hour flow once witnessed by early inhabitants of the region.

    In 2004, APS, the current owner of the plants, agreed to decommission them and restore the creek to its natural flow. (From "Pine-Strawberry Archeological and Historical Society")

    The area is now a very popular dispersed camping area. It sits below the remnants of the old power plant buildings on the edge of the Verde River. A short hike upstream and some wading will get you to the ruins of the Verde Hot Springs, a once famous resort.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Tonto Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Tonto Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Tonto Creek
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    4. Lower Tonto Creek

    5 Reviews
    31 Photos
    74 Saves
    Kohls Ranch, Arizona

    Overview

    The Lower Tonto Creek Campground is tucked away right next to the main highway just south of where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. Families may enjoy fishing at both Tonto and Horton Creeks or pass time hiking through nearby Horton Creek Trail or Derrick Trail. The Lower Tonto Creek Campground has a large open-space parking lot and paved walkway makes it accessible with only a light hike to the creek. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you will be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. You will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as this area has limited or no cellular service. There is no adjacent parking spot to any camp site. Walk-in access only to all campsites (paved sidewalk is provided). Map to campground here. Please note: This campground is right next to Hwy 260 and receives a considerable amount of traffic noise and light throughout the day & night.

    Recreation

    The union of Tonto and Horton Creeks is at the north end of the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport. The trailheads for Horton Creek Trail 285 and Derrick Trail 33 are located in the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Both of these trails access the Highline National Recreation Trail (#31

    Natural Features

    Located just South of where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. Campsites are dotted along a paved sidewalk surrounded by tall Pines, situated just next to Tonto Creek. Please note: This campground is right next to Hwy 260 and receives a considerable amount of traffic noise and light throughout the day & night.

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    $20 / night

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      5. PJ's Hangout

      2 Reviews
      15 Saves
      Payson, Arizona
      • Pets
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      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Dispersed
      Camper-submitted photo from Forest Service Rd 81
      Camper-submitted photo from Forest Service Rd 81
      Camper-submitted photo from FR95 Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from FR95 Dispersed Camping
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      Camper-submitted photo from FR95 Dispersed Camping

      7. FR95 Dispersed Camping

      1 Review
      6 Photos
      40 Saves
      Pine, Arizona

      Be aware extreme winter weather or flooding risks can necessitate the closure of forest roads at different times of the year. Many forest roads that lead to dispersed campsites may be closed during seasonal road closures, so please check the Forest Road Status web page for more information about the status of forest roads in each District.

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      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Dispersed
      • Alcohol
      Camper-submitted photo from Bearhide Group Site
      Camper-submitted photo from Bearhide Group Site
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      Recent Tent Reviews in Strawberry

      983 Reviews of 43 Strawberry Campgrounds


      • Julie M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Arizona State Trust Land FSR 761 Dispersed
        Nov. 14, 2024

        Arizona State Trust Land FSR 761 Dispersed

        Quiet spot

        At the start of the road there are a couple of large areas where there were multiple vans parked but we kept going further down until we found a spot on our own. It was flat and we had a nice quiet night.

      • Julie M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 535 - East
        Nov. 11, 2024

        Forest Road 535 - East

        Nice quiet spot

        Plenty of sites up this road although not all level. Surrounded by trees. Some traffic up and down the road but that settled by evening. We couldn’t hear the highway. Recommended.

      • GThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Surprise Campsite
        Oct. 26, 2024

        Surprise Campsite

        Dusty and busy, but it works

        We recently spent 4 nights here, along with about 10-15 other camping vehicles, ranging from a Toyota Camry to 5th wheels and horse trailers.  Easy access for our 39ft class A and toad, but it was busy around 2pm when we arrived and filled up even more afterward.  Every day a few spots opened up by 10/11a but filled by 5p.  There were a couple of port-a-potties, if needed.  The camping site is actually bumpier than the gravel road coming in. Not much noise, considering proximity to highway and other campers, surprisingly.

      • Addison G.
        Camper-submitted photo from West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping
        Oct. 23, 2024

        West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping

        Good location, but hard to find a good spot

        Camping is only allowed in the big designated campsites, which is not what I thought driving in. It took a bit to find a spot because there are “no camping signs” all over. Once we found a good spot tho, it was awesome. There was a lovely backdrop of the mountains and portapotties.

      • Cliff R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 9549
        Oct. 21, 2024

        Forest Road 9549

        Camping Nolonger Allowed at this site.

        10-21-2024 Went to site. No camping signs now posted. Road is now a designated OHV trail known as "Outlaw OHV Trail".

      • Cliff R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Greasy Spoon Dispersed Area
        Oct. 21, 2024

        Greasy Spoon Dispersed Area

        Great views !

        We camped there for several days in Oct.2024. Road was rough but solid. Most any size rig could access this site. Good Verizon signal. Our biggest disappointment was the red dust. It got into all our rigs and is a mess to clean up. Overall it's a good site.

      • GThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Childs Camping Area
        Oct. 20, 2024

        Childs Camping Area

        Be prepared

        I really like the place, however, and this is a big however. The road in is 20 miles or so, and it's all unprepared, so for a smaller vehicle like mine, I had to be very careful. That 20 miles takes about an hour and a half. Remember everything you need before coming into child's. It's a long day if you have to run to the store Trust me, I spent 5 hours there and back. Hot springs are a mile from my campsite. River seems pretty nice. Gonna wet a worm see if the sucker's. biting although there are a couple protected species of suckers.

      • Scotti M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Campground
        Oct. 18, 2024

        Manzanita Campground

        Great host & nice spot to camp

        Our experience at this campsite near Sedona was amazing! The host was great help making sure we were settled in for the night. The camping spots were clean, well-spaced, and surrounded by stunning scenery. One of the highlights was the nearby creek, which was perfect for unwinding and added a peaceful ambiance to the whole experience. A great place for anyone looking to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the area!

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Beaverhead Flats Road Dispersed Camping
        Oct. 17, 2024

        Beaverhead Flats Road Dispersed Camping

        Close to Sedona

        Easy to find off Beaver Flats rd. The camp areas are pretty spread out which was nice. Decent shade from some Juniper trees and we could barely hear the road from our campsite. Some of the sites are pretty clase to the road though and are probably fairly noisy. I’m guessing there are about 7 sites total. It’s not the type of place for a big motor home or a big trailer.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Forest Service Road 253 Dispersed
        Oct. 14, 2024

        Forest Service Road 253 Dispersed

        Simple Little Spot

        Easy to find. The roads arnt too bad, there’s definitely some rocky spots but I have an SUV that does not have 4x4 and it did just fine. Not too busy of campers/ day users. Only reason for 4 stars is you can kinda hear the freeway. (From where I stayed)

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        Camper-submitted photo from Black Canyon Rim Campground (apache-sitgreaves National Forest, Az)
        Oct. 11, 2024

        Black Canyon Rim Campground (apache-sitgreaves National Forest, Az)

        Awesome site, but…….

        Beautiful, huge site! Sites were well spaced. Very quiet campground. The camp host didn’t bother us at all. She was around, just not intrusive. Now the bad. I have been camping in primitive sites for the last 20 years or more. In all those years I have never come across pit toilets as bad as the ones at this campground. We arrived Sunday night. They were really bad, but it was the end of a weekend so I gave grace. On Tuesday the toilets were “cleaned “ out. It didn’t help because no one put chemicals in the pit. The smell of raw sewage was always present in our site.

      • Bradley K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
        Oct. 5, 2024

        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!

      • DiAnn N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Fr 171 Campground
        Oct. 5, 2024

        Fr 171 Campground

        FR171 is one of my favorite spots.

        Has 48 spots to camp. Some are great for rv, and some are very rocky. The road along sites are rv friendly. We spent 14 days in July and 20 days total. August went back for 12 days. September, it rained once every day.

      • jThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Clints Well Campground
        Oct. 5, 2024

        Clints Well Campground

        Nice Forest service campground. Free

        A nice campground has about seven spots, sign said it was a fee area. However, the camp host said it was free.

      • Maddy T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Loy Butte Road
        Sep. 30, 2024

        Loy Butte Road

        Close to Sedona but busy!

        We stayed here for a night and it was great. It was busy but the main reason we picked it was because it was close to Sedona so it was nice and easy for us to go in for a sunrise hike. We stayed in the first pull off lot on the left hand side that didn't have no camping signs (past Surprise), it had a porta potty which was definitely nice to have. Seems like they must block off sites every now and then because some of the ones marked on dyrt were blocked with rocks but still lots of space!

      • Roxanne S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pine Flat Campground West
        Sep. 16, 2024

        Pine Flat Campground West

        Easy creek side access in the cool pines

        We made an impromptu trip to escape the heat and unwind. We were grateful the stars aligned and snagged a FF spot! The sites are spacious and very well kept. Yes, you are right next to 89 regardless, but it worked fine for us. The creek is easily accessible and walking distance to a trail head as well. Firewood and ice are available on-site and the camp hosts graciously drop it off at your site. It is a quiet campground and to note is that music is not allowed. 

        Afternoon rain in the canyon is such a treat and we couldn't have ordered it!

      • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Long Lake Dispersed Camping
        Sep. 7, 2024

        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.

      • sThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Beaverhead Flats Road Dispersed Camping
        Sep. 7, 2024

        Beaverhead Flats Road Dispersed Camping

        got the whole desert to myself!!

        beautiful views! super duper underrated and conveniently close to sedona access: 3stars (for my car, yours will do way better lmao) easy to find on the map! not a difficult road (at first), but gravelly for sure. i drive a 1995 ford f150 2 wheel drive and found that after 2-3 miles in, the road up to the overlook becomes too steep and rocky for my truck to climb, but a 4x4 definitely can do it! if u have a car like mine take it nice and slow and you will do just fine :3 business/safety/people: 5stars! not a SINGLE other camper here and i arrived on a friday night! its like i have the whole desert to myself. all you hear are crickets and very very distant highway sounds. maybe its because i came in early september but this is by far the most quiet of blms ive ever been to sites: sites are easy to back in and most come with rock firepits! in the site im at, people left piles of firewood close to the pit which was an amazing help bc i arrived so late

        the only con that i can think of is that there r a lot of bugs (ants and moths especially), which doesnt bother me at all but for some it could be a little annoying. if you have full cover (tent, rv, camper, van, etc) then do not worry at all, but i camp in the bed of my truck so its a lil different for me.

        if u want solitude come check this place out !

      • Keri L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from West Wiemer Springs Road Mormon Lake Dispersed
        Aug. 29, 2024

        West Wiemer Springs Road Mormon Lake Dispersed

        Quiet and Private!

        Even on a busy holiday weekend we found a perfect spot and the only truck and voices were our own. PERFECT when looking to camp in a quiet relaxing place with the kids to get away from it all. My new fav spot for sure!!

      • sThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cocino National Forest - Rd. 535
        Aug. 25, 2024

        Cocino National Forest - Rd. 535

        very busy but very fun and friendly

        the entrance is a rocky uphill climb but my 30 year old truck did just fine, very busy and very noisy, sooooo many big families here with big rigs and blasting music but tbh i dont mind (it made me jealous, wish i had a big family😭) lots of atvs here too and you’ll have to drive a good bit to find a spot but its a fairly easy drive and beautiful views

      • Nick V.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Milk Ranch Point Road
        Aug. 23, 2024

        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.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Loy Butte Road
        Aug. 23, 2024

        Loy Butte Road

        Good :)

        Plenty of space. Drive deeper in (after the forbidden signs) you will see a big tent sign with an arrow pointing left (see pics)

        It's called "Surprise"

      • Daniel R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Mogollon Rimn Dispersed, AZ FR 9350
        Aug. 15, 2024

        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.



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