Arizona · Camping

Childs

Oct–Apr
best months

Is Childs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Childs, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Red Rock Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 2,631 ft
  • Red Rock Ranger DistrictCoconino National Forest

Childs is a campground in Arizona with 150 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Childs

    Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      63° / 31°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      67° / 33°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      73° / 37°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      81° / 41°

      4 wet

    5. May

      90° / 49°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 57°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      104° / 65°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      101° / 66°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      95° / 59°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      84° / 47°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      71° / 36°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      61° / 30°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Childs, AZ, 0.1 mi away at 2,650 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)