Periodic closures of Fossil Creek Road may occur due to weather, health, and safety concerns.No trash service: Take all trash and other items with you to avoid fines for littering/trash dumping.

Creek-side on Forest Road 502 - southwestern creek-side lots on the road to Childs and Ike's Saddle, accessed from Camp Verde, Arizona on Fossil Springs Road via SR-260: Sally May, Purple Mountain, MazatzalĪttractions: Trails for hiking and horseback riding, swimming holes, waterplay, unique rock formations, great scenery, wildlife viewing, photography, and a lush riparian area.

Creek-side on Fossil Creek Road (FR 708) - central creek-side lots accessed from Camp Verde, Arizona via SR-260: Waterfall Trailhead, Irving/Flume Trailhead, Tonto Bench, Fossil Creek Bridge, Homestead.

A parking space at any lot can be reserved during the Spring-Summer Season: Parking Locations: Parking spaces accommodate 22' vehicles unless otherwise noted.

Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): No passes or permits are required.See Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Fossil Creek reservations. Visitors must bring PRINTED permits and passes to the site. Reservations for a specific parking lot must be made in advance. Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1): Permit is required for parking.Clear Creek Campground and Childs Dispersed Camping Area are recommended area camping sites.įossil Creek Hotline 92 Red Rock Ranger District - 92 See the Spring-Summer Guide, Fall-Winter Guide and Forest Orders for information ( guía en Español). Fall-Winter Season: Camping is prohibited between Fossil Creek Bridge and Fossil Creek Dam.Ĭampfires and Glass Containers: Campfires and glass containers are prohibited between Ike's Saddle and the head of Fossil Creek.Spring-Summer Season: Camping is prohibited anywhere in the permit area.Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): No fees or permits required.Visitors must bring printed permits and passes to the site. Reservations for a specific parking lot must be made in advance through. Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1): Parking permit required for parking in the Fossil Creek area.Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): No fees, permits, or reservations are required.Reservations for a specific parking lot must be made in advance on. Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1): $6 per vehicle per day.daily however, you may still exit the parking lot after 4 p.m.įall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): Gates are open 24 hours unless there is a weather related closure. Homestead, Fossil Creek Bridge, Tonto Bench, Irving (Flume Trailhead), Waterfall Trailhead, and Bob Bear (formerly Fossil Springs) Trailhead Parking Lots: Parking lots are open from 8 a.m.Sally May, Purple Mountain, and Mazatzal Parking Lots: Parking lots are open from 8 a.m.Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1) Fossil Creek is temporarily closed for resurfacing work.

Fossil creek waterfall trail