Coconino National Forest hosts this free dispersed camping area along Sycamore Canyon Road, roughly five miles outside Clarkdale before the national forest boundary. The road is passable by standard vehicles and RVs, though it gets rougher farther in. Campers report noticeably fewer crowds here than at nearby Sedona sites, with open sightlines toward mesas and plateaus. Fires and pets are allowed, and cell service is available. Bring extra water, as no developed amenities are on site.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSycamore Canyon Rd Coconino National Forest is located in Arizona near Clarkdale
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
34.819332315188774 N
112.03951949876019 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/12/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 9/12/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 9/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 9/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 22 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 44 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 4 hrs 1 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
