Arizona

Fossil Springs is BEAUTIFUL!!! You have to hike about 4 miles in & out, but it’s worth it. It’s near Payson, so it’s also a lot cooler. Check out this web page for more info http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/fossil-spgs-wild.shtml Here is another link to national forests… I am assuming that by "cool" you mean temp.- doesn’t really matter, these are great places. http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/map/state_list.shtml#Arizona Havasu Falls is very well known (and beautiful) but keep in mind that unless you want to hike in & out same day (you really don’t want to) then you must make reservations pretty far in advance- they do have facilities in the canyon. Below I’ve also listed some additional sites to check out. The White mountains are nice and cool and very beautiful, lots of rivers & wildlife…great fishing. Have fun & enjoy!!

http://camparizona.com/Index.htm

http://www.wmonline.com/attract/camping/camping.htm

http://www.arizonaguide.com/wheretogo/Region.aspx?rid=1

One more thought…. before making plans to do any camping in the forest right now, make sure you check out fire/camping restrictions on the forest service link I posted. Some forests are closed right now!

Another quality outing in Arizona!

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my girlfriend and I want to go camping for 2 nights this week with our 2 dogs. We were hoping to go up near payson but it’s looking a little cold. I’d like to be pretty remote so the dogs and roam and we won’t be bothered. any suggestions?

I don’t have an answer per se but my input would be that the lakes will be pretty popular during the weekend. And if you intend on letting the dog’s roam I’d avoid any place with cholla cactus.

I live in cave creek arizona and was wondering if you guys knew of any great camping spots within maybe 2 hours of cave creek. Something that had fishing, hiking, and other activities?

http://www.peoriaaz.com/lakepF.htm

Lake Pleasant Regional Park

lots of lake and water

Three brave men.. hiking in the woods!!
Stupidest thing ever..

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Just wondering. Trying to plan a spring break camping trip.

Coronado National Forest: No fee or permit is required for dispersed camping. The Coronado allows camping within 300 feet of all roads and has eight wilderness areas in which mechanized or motorized equipment – including chain saws and mountain bikes – is forbidden. For more information see the Coronado National Forest Web site at www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/index.shtml or call 388-8300.

http://camping.meetup.com/174 The Arizona Camping Club recently took a 4×4 trip up the back way from Walnut Grove to Crown King. The roads were very, very rough. If you like to camp and go 4x4ing, riding dirt bikes and ATV riding, you should join our free club.

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I hike-camp in forest areas and take the regular precautious with food and things like having a fire – what should I prepare for in the dessert? snakes, scorpions, alien abduction?

First of all… why? 120+ degrees is not fun without a/c. I lived in Bullhead City/Havasu area for 12 years (regularly the hottest spot in the nation). Having the Colorado River at my door step was a great way to cool down… but the middle of Arizona???

Heat exhaustion, dehydration and heat stroke are all things that can easily happen and should be taken seriously. Electrolytes are an absolute must. A good rule of thumb is to drink one part Gator-ade to two parts water. If not water intoxication becomes just as serious a problem as dehydration.

Diamondbacks are not just the name of the Bsaeball team. They love the summer heat. But even more dangerous is the Mojave Green. These snakes are amazingly camoflauged with the terrain and you will be standing on one before you know it. So tall hiking boots and/or snake chaps should definitely be considered.

If you get stranded, do not try to walk out in the daytime. Rest in shade, keep sunblock on and keep fluids in your body during the day. Cans of tuna are a good source of hydration and protien for energy. But it would take seven pounds of fish to keep yourself hydrated, each day, without water. But eating is important.

Move at night (which it will still be above 95 degrees this time of year). The cactus, yucca and mesquite trees will eat you alive. But those are just just scratches and pricks. The desert terrain is rough! you can find yourself tripping over rocks, sliding into washes and/or getting bit/stung by a critter.

You should definitely get some desert survival training books before attempting this. You are not in the forest anymore!

Hi, I would like to plan a camping trip in Arizona. I am interested in camping for as long as one month. I like the northern half of the state. Can anyone recommend campgrounds that permit longer stays? So far, the longest stay I can find is 7 days. Any suggestions? I would prefer a place with at least toilets and showers and cooking pits. Thanks for any suggestions.

It’s not north enuf for you but there is a nice place in Black Canyon City which would work fine. Campgrounds of America (i think). /

Mogollon Rim, AZ Camping with some friends over 4th of July weekend 2008

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