Coal Creek Campground

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Coal Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Clifton, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Clifton, Arizona

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 16 ft
Access road: Paved
Shade: Shaded

Coal Creek Campground 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

Total sites: 5
Max RV length: 16 ft

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Sources: campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-29; camparizona.com, accessed 2026-09-29; camping-usa.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period

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

Access and cell service

Access road: Paved
Shade: Shaded
Elevation: 5,900 ft

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Coal Creek Campground?

No. Coal Creek Campground 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 Coal Creek Campground?

Camping at Coal Creek Campground is free.

How many campsites does Coal Creek Campground have?

Coal Creek Campground has 5 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Coal Creek Campground?

No. Coal Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

How long can you stay at Coal Creek Campground?

The stay limit at Coal Creek Campground is 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period.

Is there cell service at Coal Creek Campground?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Coal Creek Campground. 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.

Who manages Coal Creek Campground?

Coal Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Coal Creek Campground

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Coal Creek Campground, in a straight line: Gillard Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Clifton and campgrounds in Greenlee.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (shade, accessRoad), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
campendium.com (sites, maxRvLengthFt), accessed 2026-09-29
camparizona.com (sites, maxRvLengthFt, accessRoad), accessed 2026-09-29
camping-usa.com (sites), accessed 2026-09-29
thedyrt.com (shade, accessRoad), accessed 2026-09-29

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