About Sycamore Canyon Wilderness
Established in 1935, this area contains a unique canyon-land environment. The canyon cuts through the Mogollon Rim which marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. It winds for 20 miles along Sycamore Creek and at places stretches 7 miles from rim to rim. Wind and water have exposed 7 geological associations of plants and animals set in a spectacular setting of red sandstone, white limestone, and brown lava. Camping is limited by the often unreliable water sources. - There are 13 maintained trails within this wilderness: 52, 54, 61, 66, 68, 117, 9017 - [Sycamore Canyon Wilderness on Wilderness.net ](http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&wname=Sycamore%20Canyon) The [USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd637854.pdf) explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for…
- Managed by: Prescott National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi north of Clarkdale, AZ · 34.9424, -112.0645
Things to do:
Weather by month
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Basin | Horse | 0.1 mi | 18.1 mi |
| Yew Thicket | Horse | 0.5 mi | 9.6 mi |
| Henderson | Horse | 1.3 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Henderson | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 12.8 mi |
| Deadman Pocket | Horse | 1.5 mi | 5.2 mi |
| Sycamore Tank | ATV road | 1.7 mi | 0.5 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.Stargazing nearby: Cottonwood (Dark Sky Community), 15 mi.
Dump station: 13.2 mi
Propane: 23.1 mi