Larson Ridge Camping Area
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Write a Review FR-237 Forest Lakes, AZ 85931 928-339-5000 928-333-4301 Official WebsiteGPS: 34.3306, -110.8349
Overview of Larson Ridge Camping Area
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by GonzOnTheGo on 5/4/2020
Longest RV Reported: 28 feet (Class A)
Reported by Lisa's RV Experience on 4/21/2020
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 7,644 ft / 2,329 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Larson Ridge Camping Area 6 people have reviewed this location.
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“Easy Boondocking Area”
Reviewed 5/4/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Open |
Due to COVID our reservations were cancelled at Sharp Creek Campground in Christopher Creek. Decided to keep our time off and head up anyway to the mountains. Young Rd was packed so we checked out FR 237. The front numbered sites were full but if you head back, until FR 172, there were a ton of spots. Some close together, some spread o... more
Due to COVID our reservations were cancelled at Sharp Creek Campground in Christopher Creek. Decided to keep our time off and head up anyway to the mountains. Young Rd was packed so we checked out FR 237. The front numbered sites were full but if you head back, until FR 172, there were a ton of spots. Some close together, some spread out. We got lucky and found a spot on a Saturday morning and grabbed it. Would stay here again for a quick last minute getaway.
Likes - close to Willow Springs Lake for day fishing, 237 is a nice ride to the rim for a fun adventure, plenty of spots to choose from.
Dislikes - LOTS of traffic on 237. ATVs and off road vehicles all day. People also drive fast so be prepared for dust in your campsite all day. Also, the power lines buzzed. There are sites not by them but we grabbed the first spot we found and would prefer to go deeper next time to avoid them. As with all disbursed camping be prepared for other campers mess. Each day walked around picking up trash from others.
Service was spotty. Kids would watch downloaded movies but texting and other social media apps were limited due to no service.
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GonzOnTheGo would stay here again
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“Not bad but rather crowded”
Reviewed 4/25/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
Not your typical dispersed camping. You are supposed to camp only the marked spots and many of them are rather in close proximity with not much privacy. No trash service and the campsites are not the cleanest. With so many campsites closed, the availability is very very limited. There is a lot of activity on the dirt road and there ... more
Not your typical dispersed camping. You are supposed to camp only the marked spots and many of them are rather in close proximity with not much privacy. No trash service and the campsites are not the cleanest.
With so many campsites closed, the availability is very very limited. There is a lot of activity on the dirt road and there are also some powerlines buzzing in the background.
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“Roads are a little rough, spots are nice with some sun”
Reviewed 4/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 61 |
I was looking for a sunny spot to use my solar since this is dry camping. I stayed in the area between 237 and Old Rim Road, there are about 1/2 dozen marked sites with 14 days no permit. The main road in (237) is dirt and slow going because of all the dips and holes in the road. Off 237 the dirt road can be flooded and quite deep an... more
I was looking for a sunny spot to use my solar since this is dry camping. I stayed in the area between 237 and Old Rim Road, there are about 1/2 dozen marked sites with 14 days no permit. The main road in (237) is dirt and slow going because of all the dips and holes in the road. Off 237 the dirt road can be flooded and quite deep and sketchy after rain.
The elevation is 7,683 here, about 20 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area. You are very close to the high-power lines and can even here the buzz and crackling constantly. It is very peaceful and I'm sure very crowded in warmer weather but I enjoyed my stay here.
Internet for both Verizon and AT&T are very poor, even with my cell booster I could barely get internet service.
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Lisa's RV Experience would stay here again
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“Nice dispersed camping”
Reviewed 4/11/2020
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
Lots of places to spread out. RVs with generators were disappointing, but the grounds were clean and area was pretty. Right off they road, but didn’t hear the traffic much. Bathrooms are right at the entrance but we’re locked due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Nell would stay here again
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“Nice off the beaten path”
Reviewed 6/23/2017
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 56T |
This area is small but has great OHV riding trails and tons of wildlife, wild horses coyotes bears elk, we saw it all. the vault toilets could be alot cleaner but the sites were clean and big. RV friendly driving. We'll be back .Also close to great fishing.
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dano would stay here again
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Reviewed 10/7/2016
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 284 |
Took my family here over the weekend great experience amazing Campground very clean campsites are spaced far enough apart where are other campers are not interfering with your experience this is definitely going to be our new Campground.
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Amber would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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