Arizona · Camping

Fossil Creek

Oct–Apr
best months

Is Fossil Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Fossil Creek, 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 3,603 ft
  • Red Rock Ranger DistrictCoconino National Forest

Fossil Creek is a campground in Arizona at about 3,603 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Fossil Creek

    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, 5 mi away at 2,650 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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