Fossil Creek (FR 00708) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Fossil Creek (FR 00708) in AZ
Road corridorTonto NF
6.8 mi from Strawberry
Maps 3,602 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 6.4–8 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 10/2–3/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Moderate
- All 8.7 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Mud Seep.
- Estimated climb: 3,100 ft over 8.7 miles through 16 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Gates 2.6 miles along the road.
- A cattle guard 8 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Deadman Mesa stands 1,552 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 53–79°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.