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Dispersed camping in Arizona

42 official named dispersed and primitive camping areas on Forest Service and BLM land in Arizona, with today's status, stay limits and fire restrictions. See them on the map

Today: 41 no closure posted · 0 out of season · 1 closed. "No closure posted" means the agency hasn't published a closure; it is not a promise the area is open.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

AreaManaged byStatus todayStay limit
Fr 237 Camping AreaApache-Sitgreaves National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Fr 84 Camping AreaApache-Sitgreaves National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Larson Ridge Camping AreaApache-Sitgreaves National ForestNo closure postedNot listed

BLM Arizona

AreaManaged byStatus todayStay limit
Black Hills Back Country BywayBLM ArizonaNo closure postedCamping and picnicking are permitted on public lands along the road, with several developed sites available. T
Estrella Wayside Recreation AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedThe stay limit for camping is 14 days. Campsites are first-come, first-served. Dispersed camping is allowed.
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedCamping at developed sites — and primitive camping elsewhere — is limited to 14 consecutive days. You do not a
Gila River Recreation AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedNot listed
Grand Canyon - Parashant National MonumentBLM ArizonaNo closure postedNot listed
Homestead Climbing AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedNot listed
Hot Well Dunes Recreation AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedCamping is limited to 14 days within a 28-day period to ensure fair access for all visitors.
Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedNot listed
Ironwood Forest National MonumentBLM ArizonaNo closure postedDispersed camping is generally allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecuti
La Posa Long Term Visitor AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedNot listed
Las Cienegas National Conservation AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedCamping may not exceed 14 consecutive days. You must camp at least 0.25 mile from cattle and wildlife water ho
Mittry Lake Wildlife AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedEffective Nov. 1, 2025, the camping limit at Mittry Lake will change from 10 days per calendar year to 14 days
Round Mountain Rockhound AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedNot listed
Route 66 Oatman Road Back Country BywayBLM ArizonaNo closure postedAreas surrounding the Route 66 Historic Back Country Byway are open to dispersed camping or designated campgro
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation AreaBLM ArizonaNo closure postedOvernight backcountry camping, which must have a permit, is limited to seven consecutive nights in any one loc
Sonoran Desert National MonumentBLM ArizonaNo closure postedNot listed
Vermilion Cliffs National MonumentBLM ArizonaNo closure postedNot listed

Coconino National Forest

AreaManaged byStatus todayStay limit
Childs Dispersed Camping AreaCoconino National ForestNo closure posted14 Day Stay Limit.
Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping AreaCoconino National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping & Day-useCoconino National ForestNo closure postedThere is a 14-day maximum stay limit.
Wing Mountain Dispersed CampingCoconino National ForestNo closure postedYou may camp up to 14 days per month on the Forest.

Coronado National Forest

AreaManaged byStatus todayStay limit
Clark Peak Corrals Dispersed CampingCoronado National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Cluff Dairy Dispersed Camping AreaCoronado National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Grant Creek Dispersed Camping AreaCoronado National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Jesus-Goudy Dispersed Camping AreaCoronado National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Peloncillo MountainsCoronado National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Proctor Road Dispersed CampingCoronado National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Snow Flat Dispersed Camping AreaCoronado National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Turkey Flat Dispersed Camping AreaCoronado National ForestNo closure postedNot listed
Upper Hospital Flat Dispersed Camping AreaCoronado National ForestNo closure postedNot listed

Kaibab National Forest

AreaManaged byStatus todayStay limit
Indian Hollow CampgroundKaibab National ForestNo closure postedNot listed

Tonto National Forest

AreaManaged byStatus todayStay limit
Airplane Flat CampgroundTonto National ForestNo closure posted14-day stay limit.
Catfish Point Dispersed Camping AreaTonto National ForestClosed14-day stay limit.
Colcord Ridge CampgroundTonto National ForestNo closure postedStay limit 14 days.
Jones Water CampgroundTonto National ForestNo closure posted14-day stay limit.
Juniper Dispersed Camping AreaTonto National ForestNo closure posted14-day stay limit.
Pioneer Pass Camping AreaTonto National ForestNo closure postedStay limit 14 days, trailers under 18', fire in designated areas only.
Upper Canyon Creek CampgroundTonto National ForestNo closure posted14-day stay limit.
Valentine Ridge Dispersed Camping AreaTonto National ForestNo closure posted14-day stay limit.

Sources: Forest Service recreation data (EDW Recreation Opportunities), BLM recreation sites (RIDB), BLM LTVA pages, and the Arizona fire restrictions map. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Crowd-sourced spots are not included.

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