Wing Mountain Boondocking Near Flagstaff Arizona
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| Unnamed Road Flagstaff, Arizona GPS: 35.27212, -111.761271 Elevation: 7470′ |
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| Public – Forest Service This is a FREE campsite. |
About This Location
Are you searching for a cool camping place in the woods that’s super close to some awesome trails and fun activities around Flagstaff on US 180? The Wing Mountain Boondocking area, which is located southwest of the San Francisco Peaks, has awesome spots for camping along Forest Roads (FRs) 222 and 171. It’s perfect for tents, campers, and RVs!
Wing Mountain Boondocking is near a cool cinder cone volcano that stands about six miles southwest of the San Francisco Peaks, reaching a height of 8,560 feet. The mountain is wrapped in a forest of ponderosa pine trees on pretty flat ground, sitting at about 7,600 feet high. This free campsite is located within the Coconino National Forest’s Peaks Ranger District. This is a high elevation location.
Directions to Wing Mountain Boondocking
Flagstaff to Forest Road 222 via US 180 (map): Drive north on US 180 for 8.7 miles. Turn left on FR 222 (1.3 miles past Snowbowl Road). The dispersed camping area begins here and extends most of FR 222 (6.5 miles), and along FR 171 between FR 222 and FR 222A (to the south).
Flagstaff to Forest Road 171 via I-40 (map): Drive east on I-40 for 10 miles from the I-17/I-40 interchange. Take exit 185 toward Belmont. Turn right onto Transwestern Road, then left on Brannigan Park Road. Drive for 0.8 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 171. Drive 1.1 mile to the southern end of the dispersed camping area at the junction of FR 171 and FR 222A. The dispersed camping area extends up FR 171 for two miles to FR 222, and most of the length of FR 222.
There are also additional dispersed camping corridors along FR 171 north of FR 222 in the Lava River Cave area.
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| RV Parking Tent Camping Wildlife Viewing |
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