Ritter (newman Park) (FR 00253) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Ritter (newman Park) (FR 00253) in AZ

Coconino NF, Flagstaff Ranger District
6,499 ft
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A 35.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Coconino County, AZ. The road is open seasonally, April 2 to December 14.

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

34.6 of the 35.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 25.4 of the 35.8 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0, 3.5, 3.9, 7.7, 9.8, 10.4, 22.1, 24, 32.1 and 34.2 miles in.

Rocky Tank lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Kachina Village, is 8.6 mi off.

September normals 48–78°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff 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?