Arizona · Camping

Colcord Ridge

Apr–Oct
best months

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  • At 7,628 ft
  • Pleasant Valley Ranger DistrictTonto National Forest

Colcord Ridge is a Forest Service campground in the Pleasant Valley Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona. It sits in the forest's backcountry, and the nearest town is Heber, about 18 miles away. The site has vault toilets, and no fees are required to use it. That makes it a simple base for an overnight stay in the district, with no cost to set up camp. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Heber run from highs around 71°F in May to 67°F in October, while winter highs sit in the mid-40s with lows near 20°F. Several other spots lie within a few miles. Fr 9512j is about a mile away, and the Valentine hike and Airplane Flat campground are both roughly 2.4 miles off. Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site is about 3.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Colcord Ridge

    Best months: April–October. 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

      46° / 20°

    2. Feb

      50° / 23°

    3. Mar

      57° / 28°

    4. Apr

      64° / 32°

    5. May

      71° / 39°

    6. Jun

      82° / 48°

    7. Jul

      83° / 56°

    8. Aug

      81° / 55°

    9. Sep

      75° / 47°

    10. Oct

      67° / 36°

    11. Nov

      55° / 27°

    12. Dec

      46° / 20°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Heber (Black Mesa) Rs, AZ, 18.6 mi away at 6,590 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.