About Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping Area
Pumphouse Wash (Forest Road 237) is a popular dispersed camping area in the ponderosa pine forest along SR 89A, midway between Flagstaff and Sedona, Arizona. The area is conveniently located near Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Woody Mountain Road, Lake Mary, and a variety of recreation sites. It is a popular alternative to traditional campgrounds for visitors to Oak Creek Canyon and the Flagstaff area. There are four campsite loops, each containing between 11 and 26 signed and numbered sites. The site offers excellent camping opportunities for large groups as well as families and individuals. Most sites offer partial to full shade beneath towering ponderosa pine trees, and are generally flat, making it easy to set up tents or campers. Each site has parking and a campfire ring. There is no trash service, so if you pack it in, pack it out. There are no restroom facilities. Portable…
- Season: Oct 12
- Managed by: USFS - Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Where: 3 mi southwest of Kachina Village, AZ · 35.05426, -111.72645
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 9018H | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Woody Ridge | ATV road | 1.5 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Howard | Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 12.2 mi |
| Seminary | Dirt bike | 2.7 mi | 21.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 9.4 mi
Water fill-up: 10.7 mi
Propane: 9.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Pine Flat Campground West 3 mi
- Cave Spring 4.1 mi
- Luke Air Force Base Recreation Area 6.1 mi
- Fort Tuthill County Campground 6.3 mi
- Fernow Cabin 7.5 mi
- Manzanita. 7.8 mi