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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 6:45PM MST until June 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity values from 6 to 20 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 6:45PM MST until June 29 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity values from 6 to 20 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
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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