Coconino Rim Dispersed

U.S. Forest ServiceFree CampingNear Payson, Arizona

Ponderosa pine forest along the Mogollon Rim in Coconino National Forest. Cool summer retreat from the desert heat with plenty of flat spots and natural shade.

Coordinates

34.9120, -111.5100

Land Agency

U.S. Forest Service

Elevation

7,400 ft

Max Stay

14 days

Cell Service

none

Water Available

No - pack all water

Access Notes

FR 300 (Rim Road) access. Gravel road, passable in 2WD when dry. Dispersed sites marked with rock rings.

Free Camping near Payson

Coconino Rim Dispersed is one of the closest free dispersed camping options to Payson, Arizona. Located on U.S. Forest Service land at 7,400 feet elevation, this spot offers a no-cost alternative to developed campgrounds in the area. No reservation is required.

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