Promontory Pit Road Campground
Open for dispersed camping year-round. No reservations, no fees. Currently experiencing Very High to High fire danger across ranger districts. Campers should check for fire restrictions before starting campfires.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:41PM MST until August 29 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 745 PM MST. * At 541 PM MST, Heavy rain from earlier has produced flash flooding along Bright Angel Creek in the area of Phantom Ranch and the Transept. Heavy creek flow in ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bright Angel Point, Phantom Ranch, Pipe Creek Resthouse, Point Sublime, Cape Royal Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Buddha Cloister and Vista Encantada. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 87 and 89...and between river miles 99 and 100. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Ribbon Falls, Bright Angel Campground, North Rim Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Clear Creek Camp Site, Upper Cremation Camp Site, Lower Cremation Camp Site, Roy's Beach Camp Site, Boat Beach Camp Site, Crystal Camp Site, Ego Beach Camp Site, Above Tuna Creek Camp Site, Above Tuna Rapids Camp Site, Manzanita Rest Area and Roaring Springs. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Bright Angel Creek, Crystal Creek, Colorado River, Clear Creek, Tuna Creek, Unkar Creek, Shinumo Creek, Kwagunt Creek, North Canyon, South Canyon, Zoroaster Canyon, Nankoweap Canyon, Lava Canyon and Slate Creek.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:37PM MST until August 29 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Paria River in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 830 PM MST. * At 537 PM MST, Heavy rain that occurred earlier in Utah produced a gage rise of nearly 3 feet along the Paria River just north of the Arizona border. As a result, this flood wave will move through the slot canyon area of the northern Paria River. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Paria River. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paria Canyon and Paria River Slot Canyon. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Paria River.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:22PM MST until August 30 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...the Colorado River near mile marker 62. * Until 1215 AM MST /115 AM MDT/ Tonight. * At 522 PM MST /622 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced heavy rain earlier southwest of Cameron have resulted in a flash flood along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. Between 1 and 2 inches were estimate by radar earlier in the afternoon. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The flood wave is expected to reach the Colorado River between 10 PM and 1 AM. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain from thunderstorms earlier. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park. This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 between mile markers 281 and 284. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site, Above LCR Camp Site and Below LCR Camp Site. This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp. This includes the following Little Colorado River west of Cameron.
About
Promontory Pit Road Campground is a dispersed camping area located in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Coconino County, Arizona. As a dispersed camping site, it offers a primitive, undeveloped camping experience with no designated campsites, amenities, or services. There are no restrooms, potable water, trash collection, or fire rings provided. Campers using this area must be fully self-contained. Bring all necessary water and supplies, and pack out all trash and waste. Campfires are permitted when no fire restrictions are in effect, but campers should always check current fire conditions before starting any fire given the elevated fire danger levels common to this region. The site operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations or fees required. The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests allow dispersed camping for up to 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period. Campsites should be established at least 100 feet from any water source and within 300 feet of roadways to minimize environmental impact. Groups of 75 or more require a free special use permit from the nearest Ranger District office.
Directions
From Payson, travel east on Highway 260. Turn left on Rim Road (FR 300) across from the Mogollon Rim Visitor Center. Continue on FR 300 for approximately 8-9 miles. The camping area is located along the right side of the road at the junction between Wallace Road (FR 34) and FR 300.
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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