Promontory Pit Road

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Promontory Pit Road is a National Forest campground near Christopher Creek, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Christopher Creek, Arizona

Forest road junction sign near the campground, pointing to Bear Canyon Lake, Knoll Lake and Winslow. Photo: davidpinter, CC BY 3.0

Managed by: National Forest
Hookups: None

Promontory Pit Road sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Hookups: None

✕ Potable water
✕ Toilets

No potable water and no toilets.

Source: hipcamp.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002)

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 7,828 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away, 5G about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile: No coverage mapped
Verizon: 4G LTE

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Promontory Pit Road?

No. Promontory Pit Road is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Promontory Pit Road?

Camping at Promontory Pit Road is free.

Does Promontory Pit Road have RV hookups?

No. Promontory Pit Road has no hookups.

Is there drinking water at Promontory Pit Road?

No. Promontory Pit Road has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

How long can you stay at Promontory Pit Road?

The stay limit at Promontory Pit Road is 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002).

Is there cell service at Promontory Pit Road?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Promontory Pit Road. It shows none at Promontory Pit Road from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and 5G about 0.4 mi away. It shows none from T-Mobile at or within about half a mile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages Promontory Pit Road?

Promontory Pit Road is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Promontory Pit Road

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