U.S. Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Arizona

Chevelon Crossing Campground

Chevelon Crossing is a scenic and historic canyon area. Built originally by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, the campground is situated along Chevelon Creek. NO trash collection available. This is a pack-it-in / Pack-it-out area. Take your trash with you when you leave.

Open nowFirst-come, first-servedFreeTents only

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4fires
active
Wolfe-Tillman Rx (prescribed burn) · 11 mi away · 50 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesThere is no fee to camp.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestApache-Sitgreaves National Forest
FeesThere is no fee to camp.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Chevelon Crossing Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.74 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.65 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.41 inches of precipitationApril: 0.67 inches of precipitationMay: 0.63 inches of precipitationJune: 0.45 inches of precipitationJuly: 2.67 inches of precipitationAugust: 2.98 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.84 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.22 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.24 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.87 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.7°F averageFebruary: 36.2°F averageMarch: 42.1°F averageApril: 47.8°F averageMay: 54.9°F averageJune: 64.8°F averageJuly: 69.4°F averageAugust: 67.6°F averageSeptember: 61.5°F averageOctober: 51.5°F averageNovember: 41.0°F averageDecember: 32.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Heber (Black Mesa) RS, 19 miles from the campground at 6,590 feet, station USC00023961 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 18 inches a year.

Getting there

Coordinates34.5911° N, 110.7878° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Wolfe-Tillman Rx

    11 mi from the campground · 50 acres

  • Prescribed
    D2 Dye Rx

    13 mi from the campground · 5,246 acres

  • Prescribed
    D2 Vincent Rx

    14 mi from the campground · 2,258 acres

  • Prescribed
    D2 Black Mesa Piles Rx

    19 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗18.5 mi

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Explore

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Entering Chevelon Creek Canyon, Chevelon Crossing & CC Camp Ground Raw Off the…

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    Chevelon Crossing Access
    under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.1 mi
    Long Draw OHV Loop ↗
    23.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 0.1 mi
    Chevelon Crossing
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Durfee Crossing
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Guidebooks for Arizona

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  • Camping Arizona
    Bruce Grubbs, 2021
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  • Best Tent Camping: Arizona
    Kirstin Olmon Phillips and Kelly Phillips, 2019
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  • Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico
    Mike White and Douglas Lorain, 2016
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Chevelon Crossing Campground?

No. Chevelon Crossing Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Chevelon Crossing Campground?

Nothing. Chevelon Crossing Campground is listed as free. There is no fee to camp.

Source: Forest Service

Is Chevelon Crossing Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Chevelon Crossing Campground?

Chevelon Crossing Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Chevelon Crossing Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground (6.4 mi, first-come), FR 169 Campground (17.5 mi, first-come), and Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area (17.8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby