Cataract Lake Campground Rds. (FR 49) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Cataract Lake Campground Rds. (FR 49) in AZ

Kaibab NF, Williams Ranger District
6,836 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Coconino County, AZ. The road serves Cataract Lake County Park.

Kaibab National Forest, Williams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 0.3 of the 0.5 miles in are gravel. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

The Cataract Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Bill Williams Mountain stands 2,412 ft above the site, 3.5 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Williams, is 1.7 mi off.

September normals 47–77°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Kaibab National Forest, Williams Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?