Childs Dispersed Camping Area
Coconino National Forest
Write a Review Child's Power Rd. Pine, AZ 928-203-2900 928-527-3600 Official WebsiteGPS: 34.348, -111.6974
Overview of Childs Dispersed Camping Area
Area has now reopened from the Backbone Fire closure.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by not.so.still.life on 12/5/2020
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet (Bus)
Reported by not.so.still.life on 12/5/2020
Number of Sites 30
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 2,624 ft / 799 m
Max Stay 5
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Childs Dispersed Camping Area 5 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 12/5/2020
“Beautiful But Rough Road”
Reviewed 12/5/2020
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Bus) |
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The road to get here is long and ROUGH, definitely do not attempt with an RV or big rig. The location is beautiful, but the sites are pretty close together and it gets very busy on the weekends. The trail to the hot springs was unclear, but we found that the best way to get there was to follow the road starting from the campsite area. ... more
The road to get here is long and ROUGH, definitely do not attempt with an RV or big rig. The location is beautiful, but the sites are pretty close together and it gets very busy on the weekends. The trail to the hot springs was unclear, but we found that the best way to get there was to follow the road starting from the campsite area. Google maps can tell you where exactly the hot springs are so go little further than that and cross the river at the narrowest part. It was still waist deep so be prepared to carry your pants and backpack across. Also, although it's technically not allowed there's still some active nudists so be prepared for that as well.
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“Dreamy spot, terrible neighbors”
Reviewed 10/21/2020
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This place is such a dream, but if I go again I would definitely do it during the week and camp somewhere else along verde river rd. Be prepared for about 20 miles of washboard dirt road. We got there midday on a Friday and found a spot pretty easily, but that night was brutal. It filled up with partying teens and people screaming an... more
This place is such a dream, but if I go again I would definitely do it during the week and camp somewhere else along verde river rd.
Be prepared for about 20 miles of washboard dirt road. We got there midday on a Friday and found a spot pretty easily, but that night was brutal. It filled up with partying teens and people screaming and playing music all night. In the morning we learned that they were doing hallucinogens, like, okay do you but don’t keep me up all night please. Also be prepared for nudity lol
Keep in mind that a permit is required to access the fossil creek area from April to October.
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Reviewed 3/5/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Nice area right on the verde river. River was flooded with a very strong current and made hiking to the hot springs extremely difficult none of the other campers successfully made it to the hot springs. I was fortunate to have two kayaks with me and was able to cross the river with them and had the hot springs all to myself.
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dblack203 would stay here again
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“shady, river, hot springs, water else do you want?”
Reviewed 12/10/2017
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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excellent area with many spots. the best are shaded and close to the river. road is very rough the last 500' but there is a small lot for lower clearance vehicles. hot springs a mile upstream and across river river should be around 200-300 cfs for a nice crossing. 3 tubs over looking river with the middle being hottest a couple... more
excellent area with many spots. the best are shaded and close to the river.
road is very rough the last 500' but there is a small lot for lower clearance vehicles.
hot springs a mile upstream and across river
river should be around 200-300 cfs for a nice crossing.
3 tubs over looking river with the middle being hottest
a couple nice tent camping spots nearby on the hot spring side of the river
vault toilet and water from river
5 day max stay. campfire restrictions possible.
skelley would stay here again
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“Free on a river with hotsprings a mile away! ”
Reviewed 11/1/2017
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Spent two nighs in October. This is a popular spot due to the great hot spring on the other side of the river. First night was Saturday and it was a bit crowded with the best campsite on the river already taken. People kept filling in through the night. Someone was firing a gun in the late evening. The pit toilet was alright. If your a... more
Spent two nighs in October. This is a popular spot due to the great hot spring on the other side of the river. First night was Saturday and it was a bit crowded with the best campsite on the river already taken. People kept filling in through the night. Someone was firing a gun in the late evening. The pit toilet was alright. If your already used to the toilets in Mexico it's not so bad, but our friends we met up with were not too impressed. On Sunday morning 95% of the cars and people left. Great for dogs. Most people had their dogs running free. It's hot and dusty during the day and very cold at night. Most spots have a fire ring. The road from Strawberry to here is closed. This is in the Tonto National Forest, but you do not need a recreation permit for this spot. You will pass miles of signs on the way here saying Parking Permit Required No Camping -No Campfires April 1st -October 1st but that is just for that area and for those dates. About a mile before this spot you see a sign that then says after this point no permit required and camping allowed. It's free. Pack it in Pack it out. Bring your own wood. There is non here. Hot springs is about a mile hike with no signs leading the way. Expect to get a little lost, you have to cross the river. The river is cold and may be too swift for small children, old dogs and drunks. The pools are a great temperature and overlooking the river. Signs say nudity is prohibited and everyone when we went at dusk was following the rules on the first night, but on the less crowded day most people were nude. The road out here was 2wd wash board dirt, but the last .25 miles was very high clearance and 4x4 recommend. There were ALOT of bees.
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The Traveling Together Journal would stay here again
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“Closed for 2022”
noted 4/13/2022
Per forest service:
Due to Backbone Fire, FS-708, Fossil Creek Permit Area, Childs Day Use/Dispersed Camping is closed until further notice.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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