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Secret Canyon Camping
Secret Canyon Camping is located in the Coconino National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with rock formations and forested areas. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Red Rock State Park and the scenic Oak Creek Canyon, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Coconino National Forest
There are camping restriction in this area. Be sure to heed all warnings and restrictions before venturing out to camp in the backcountry in these areas. For more information, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=54892&actid;=34 https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3806979.pdf The Secret Canyon Trail is of moderate length, leading into the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness. The first two miles follows an old road bed, that is fairly flat and easy going. The rest of the way, the trail meanders in and out of the canyon bottom. Vegetation varies from chaparral to mixed conifer along this typically dry water course. The signed trailhead is across the usually dry streambed of Dry Creek west of the parking area. The trail immediately enters Wilderness. The wide, nearly flat trail leads into the wide canyon mouth with nice views, but no shade from the desert scrub vegetation. At 2/3 mile, HS Canyon Trail branches off to the left. Continue ahead for Secret Canyon. At 2 miles, continue ahead (west) as the trail drops down to cross a drainage. It climbs gently for the next 3 miles beside the canyon drainage, frequently dipping down to cross it. There is shade from oak and ponderosa and nice views of red rock formations. At 5 miles, the streambed turns sharply left a short distance to an interesting "chute". Return to the trail which continues ahead, climbs sharply, then levels out. At 5.5 miles, there is a deep ravine and a series of pools in the solid rock streambed. An unmaintained trail continues on. Return by the same route for an 11 mile hike. The entire length of this hike is enjoyable and rewarding, so hike as much or as little as you'd like for the day. The trail can be very hot in summer.
Location
Secret Canyon Camping is located in Arizona
Coordinates
34.92976731 N
111.80645867 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Pets
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Flagstaff
- 1 hr 19 min from Prescott Valley
- 1 hr 54 min from Phoenix
- 4 hrs from Lake Havasu City