Fr 169 Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates May 1 through November. No facilities are available; bring your own water and pack out all trash. Fire danger is currently high across all ranger districts.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:16AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils and waterways that flooded as recently as last week. * WHERE...Coconino County, Navajo County, and Apache County. This includes Navajo Nation. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of rain and thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible over higher elevations, with up to an inch at lower elevations. This rain will fall on top of already saturated soils, increasing the threat of flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
No Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
14 Day Camping Limit Order
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests visitors are limited to no more than 14 consecutive days within any 30 day period.
About
FR 169 Campground is a dispersed camping area located in Arizona's Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. As a dispersed site, it offers primitive camping with no developed facilities. There are no restrooms, no potable water, and no trash services. Campers must bring all necessary supplies and pack out all waste. The area is open seasonally from May 1 through November, with access typically restricted during winter months due to weather conditions. Standard National Forest dispersed camping rules apply: camp within 300 feet of roadways, at least 100 feet from water sources, and use existing disturbed areas when possible. The maximum stay is 14 days within any 30-day period. Campfires are permitted when no fire restrictions are in effect, though campers should use existing fire rings where available and fully extinguish all fires before leaving. Given the high fire danger often present in Arizona's forests, campers should check current fire restrictions before arrival. The nearest ranger district office can provide current conditions and any active closures.
Directions
From Payson, travel east on Highway 260. Turn left onto Rim Road (Forest Road 300) across from the Mogollon Rim Visitor Center. Continue on Forest Road 300 for about 8-9 miles; as the road begins to veer left, take the right onto Forest Road 169.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 333-6280 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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