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Dispersed Camping
Shultz Creek Trailhead Dispersed
Shultz Creek Trailhead Dispersed is located near Flagstaff, Arizona, featuring forested terrain with pine trees and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the San Francisco Peaks and the Museum of Northern Arizona, offering opportunities for hiking and cultural exploration.
Description
National Forest
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.
Location
Shultz Creek Trailhead Dispersed is located in Arizona
Directions
Drive north from Flagstaff 2 miles on US 180 to FR 420 (Schultz Pass Road). Turn east and follow FR 420 about a mile to a gate and cattle guard. Turn right down over the hill toward Schultz Creek and park. The trailhead is at the north end of the parking area.
Coordinates
35.24004914361811 N
111.66039284620398 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 users
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Shultz Creek Trailhead Dispersed needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 8 min from Flagstaff
- 1 hr 18 min from Prescott Valley
- 1 hr 53 min from Phoenix
- 3 hrs 3 min from Lake Havasu City
