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Arizona · Dispersed / primitive

FR 689

6 mi east of Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZ · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months

About FR 689

Forest Road 689 provides dispersed campers with convenient access to popular destinations like Jerome and Sedona while still offering a more secluded outdoor setting.

  • Managed by: USFS
  • Where: 6 mi east of Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZ · 34.75759, -111.65459

Amenities:

RVs allowed

Weather by month

54°
29°Jan
57°
31°Feb
63°
35°Mar
70°
40°Apr
79°
47°May
90°
55°Jun
93°
62°Jul
90°
62°Aug
85°
55°Sep
74°
44°Oct
62°
34°Nov
53°
27°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.

See FR 689 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

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Blue GradeATV roadat camp8.8 mi
FR 647ATV road0.5 mi1.6 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 20.6 mi
Water fill-up: 23.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.