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Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping Area

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USDA Forest Service

Coconino National Forest Recreation

Pumphouse Wash (Forest Road 237) is__a popular dispersed camping area in the ponderosa pine forest__along SR 89A, midway between Flagstaff and Sedona, Arizona. The area is__conveniently located near__Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Woody Mountain Road, Lake Mary, and a variety of recreation sites. It is a popular alternative to traditional campgrounds for visitors to Oak Creek Canyon and the Flagstaff area.There are four campsite loops, each containing__between__11 and__26 signed and numbered sites. The site offers__excellent camping opportunities for large groups as well as families and individuals.__Most sites offer partial to full shade beneath towering ponderosa pine trees, and are generally flat, making it easy to set up tents or campers. Each site has parking and a campfire ring. There is no trash service, so if you pack it in, pack it out. There are no restroom facilities. Portable toilets are highly recommended.FR 237 and the camping loop roads are well maintained and suitable for passenger cars.__Photo tour from this site [Flickr].

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48 Reviews

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Reviewed Mar. 30, 2024

Closed

Came up 3/29/2024 and the gate to enter was closed. Online it says status was open. But alas it was not. Will try again later

Month of VisitApril
Sine N.
Reviewed Mar. 13, 2024

Closed

The camp ground was closed. Seems like a popular spot, we met two other cars that had also hoped to spend the night there.

Month of VisitApril
Sarah M.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2023

Perfect spot!

More than enough spaces. Accessible to 89a. In between FLG and SED.

Month of VisitDecember

Location

Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping Area is located in Arizona

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Directions

Location: Pumphouse Wash area 11 miles south of Flagstaff, 5 miles north of Oak Creek Canyon, and 18 miles north of Sedona.Access:From Flagstaff: Take I-17 south to the SR 89A turnoff to Sedona. Head south (left) through the round-about. Drive approximately 8 miles to FR 237__on the left.From Sedona: Take SR 89A north approximately 18 miles to FR 237 on the right.GPS (Map): 35__03'15.5"N 111__43'35.1"WMapsForest Service Topo Map (FSTopo Geo-enable PDF):Mountainaire (350011137)More Maps:USDA FSGeodata Clearinghouse: Arizona FSTopo Maps available for download in Geo-enabled PDF and GeoTIFF formats. Note: USGS 7.5 Minute (1:24K) Topo Maps and FSTopo Maps use the same title.USFS Store: Map Locator & Downloader purchase or download USGS topographic maps. Note: USGS 7.5 Minute (1:24K) Topo Maps and 1:24K FSTopo Maps use the same title.__FR 237 Dispersed Camping Map and Guide (PDF, 910 kB)

Coordinates

35.054259 N
111.726436 W

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