Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Mar–May & Oct–Novbest months
About Fossil Creek
- Managed by: USFS
- Where: 7 mi west of Strawberry, AZ · 34.39432, -111.63003
Weather by month
59°31°Jan
62°33°Feb
68°37°Mar
74°42°Apr
83°49°May
94°57°Jun
97°65°Jul
94°65°Aug
89°58°Sep
79°47°Oct
67°36°Nov
58°30°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
See Fossil Creek from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 9D | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 13.5 mi |
| FR 9J | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Waterfall Trail | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Deadman Mesa | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 5.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Camp Verde (Dark Sky Community), 17 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 19.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.