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Fr 171

Its 48 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May 1 to November. Fr 171 is a National Forest campground near Forest Lakes, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Forest Lakes, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest

Fr 171 sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.9 miles outside the boundary of Tonto National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Mogollon Rim escarpment: The camping area runs along the edge of the Mogollon Rim escarpment behind the Mogollon Rim Visitor Center, and a few campsites are bordered by a vertical drop of more than 300 feet. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

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

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
48
  • ✕ Potable water
  • ✕ Toilets

No potable water and no toilets.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days within any 30-day period
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,571 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away, 5G about 0.3 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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Season and winter services

Fr 171 is open from May 1 to November , at 7,571 ft.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Fr 171?
No. Fr 171 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 Fr 171?
Camping at Fr 171 is free.
How many campsites does Fr 171 have?
Fr 171 has 48 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Fr 171?
No. Fr 171 has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Fr 171 open?
Fr 171 is open from May 1 to November.
How long can you stay at Fr 171?
The stay limit at Fr 171 is 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Fr 171?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Fr 171?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Fr 171. It shows none at Fr 171 from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and 5G about 0.3 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 Fr 171?
Fr 171 is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Fr 171

reservoirfinder.com · 26 miles

C.C. Cragin Reservoir's mapped center point is 26 miles from Fr 171 in a straight line. Current water level: C.C. Cragin Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Fr 171, in a straight line: Waterwheel Falls (waterfall, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Forest Lakes and campgrounds in Coconino.

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