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.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 12:02PM MST until August 29 at 3:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Havasu Creek basin in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 300 PM MST. * At 1202 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Havasu Creek basin, primarily from Supai northward to the Colorado River. Between 0.5 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Havasu Creek basin from Supai to the Colorado River. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Havasu Creek basin. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Coconino County including Havasu Creek from Supai northward. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 156 and 158. This includes the following swimming holes... All swimming holes on Havasu Creek near Supai. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Little Coyote Canyon, Colorado River and Havasu Creek.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Apache, Coconino, and Navajo counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
No Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
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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