Clints Well Campground
Clints Well Campground is located near a junction of two major roads which provide access to northern Arizona's National Forest lands. As such it is close to several features of recreational interest. A short drive from the campground is the scenic Mogollon Rim, the two thousand foot drop-off that marks the southern limit of the Colorado Plateau. Also within easy driving distance are a number of forest lakes known for their excellent fishing. A small community which is springing up at the crossroads provides easy access to services such as a gas station/country store and a restaurant.
More like this: first-come in Arizona · free in Arizona · tent only in Arizona
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Fee-free after September 29. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year-round to Open year-round (not plowed) |
| Forest | Coconino National Forest Recreation |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | Fee-free after September 29. |
| Rules | Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (running generators not permitted during quiet hours) |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 34.5553° N, 111.3156° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Rim Country Tnf0409B
17 mi from the campground
- PrescribedD2 Vincent Rx
21 mi from the campground · 2,258 acres
- PrescribedD2 Dye Rx
24 mi from the campground · 5,246 acres
- PrescribedWolfe-Tillman Rx
26 mi from the campground · 50 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Hike House ↗ | 33 mi |
| RV sales & service | Little Dealer Little Prices ↗ | 56.7 mi |
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Clints Well Campground - Coconino National Forest, AZ
Trails nearby
- 4.1 miWillow Crossing2.1 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Coconino National Forest.
- inCoconino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,000,952 acres
- 8.8 miTonto National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,966,417 acres
- 12.4 miFossil Springs Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 10,431 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
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- Buck Mountain Lookout TowerStructure · Buck Mountain · 9.6 mi
- Hunt Farmstead Historic DistrictHistoric district · Pine · 13.8 mi
Guidebooks for Arizona
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- Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New MexicoMike White and Douglas Lorain, 2016Find at Bookshop.org
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Clints Well Campground?
No. Clints Well Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Clints Well Campground?
Nothing. Clints Well Campground is listed as free. Fee-free after September 29.
Source: Forest Service
Is Clints Well Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season Year-round to Open year-round (not plowed).
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Clints Well Campground?
Clints Well Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Clints Well Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Long Valley Group Campground (2.5 mi), Rock Crossing Campground (5.5 mi, partly first-come), and Blue Ridge Campground (7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby