
Mechanized vehicles, including mountain bikes and remote controlled aircraft, are NOT permitted in the Wilderness.Periodic closures of Fossil Creek Road may occur due to weather, health, and safety concerns.No trash service: Take all trash and other items with you to avoid fines for littering/trash dumping.Creek-side on Forest Road 502 - southwestern creek-side lots on the road to Childs and Ike's Saddle, accessed from Camp Verde, Arizona on Fossil Springs Road via SR-260: Sally May, Purple Mountain, MazatzalĪttractions: Trails for hiking and horseback riding, swimming holes, waterplay, unique rock formations, great scenery, wildlife viewing, photography, and a lush riparian area.Creek-side on Fossil Creek Road (FR 708) - central creek-side lots accessed from Camp Verde, Arizona via SR-260: Waterfall Trailhead, Irving/Flume Trailhead, Tonto Bench, Fossil Creek Bridge, Homestead.A parking space at any lot can be reserved during the Spring-Summer Season: Parking Locations: Parking spaces accommodate 22' vehicles unless otherwise noted. Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): No passes or permits are required.See Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Fossil Creek reservations. Visitors must bring PRINTED permits and passes to the site. Reservations for a specific parking lot must be made in advance. Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1): Permit is required for parking.Clear Creek Campground and Childs Dispersed Camping Area are recommended area camping sites.įossil Creek Hotline 92 Red Rock Ranger District - 92 See the Spring-Summer Guide, Fall-Winter Guide and Forest Orders for information ( guía en Español). Fall-Winter Season: Camping is prohibited between Fossil Creek Bridge and Fossil Creek Dam.Ĭampfires and Glass Containers: Campfires and glass containers are prohibited between Ike's Saddle and the head of Fossil Creek.Spring-Summer Season: Camping is prohibited anywhere in the permit area.Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): No fees or permits required.Visitors must bring printed permits and passes to the site. Reservations for a specific parking lot must be made in advance through. Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1): Parking permit required for parking in the Fossil Creek area.Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): No fees, permits, or reservations are required.

Reservations for a specific parking lot must be made in advance on.


daily however, you may still exit the parking lot after 4 p.m.įall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): Gates are open 24 hours unless there is a weather related closure. Homestead, Fossil Creek Bridge, Tonto Bench, Irving (Flume Trailhead), Waterfall Trailhead, and Bob Bear (formerly Fossil Springs) Trailhead Parking Lots: Parking lots are open from 8 a.m.Sally May, Purple Mountain, and Mazatzal Parking Lots: Parking lots are open from 8 a.m.Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1) Fossil Creek is temporarily closed for resurfacing work.
