Fr 171 Campground
Open seasonally from May 1 through November. No reservations required; all sites are first-come, first-served at no charge. Campers must be self-contained as no amenities are provided.
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 171 Campground is a dispersed camping area tucked along Old Rim Road (Forest Road 171) in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, just behind the Mogollon Rim Visitor Center. The area features multiple established campsites scattered through a forest of towering Ponderosa pines at approximately 7,700 feet elevation, providing a remote and scenic camping experience. As a designated dispersed camping area, FR 171 operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations required. No amenities are provided: there is no potable water, no restrooms, and no trash service. Campers must be fully self-contained and practice Leave No Trace principles, packing out all trash and properly disposing of human waste at least 100 feet from water sources. Campfires are permitted when no fire restrictions are in effect, using existing fire rings where available. The 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period applies. Summer temperatures typically range from 68-80°F during the day with cooler nights. The area is popular and sites fill quickly on weekends during peak season.
Directions
From Payson, travel east on Highway 260. Turn right into the Mogollon Rim Visitor Center. Continue to the back of the parking area and look for Forest Road 171 towards Al Fulton Picnic Ground. Continue a few miles past the picnic area to find established campsites along the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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