Fr 171 Campground
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Is Fr 171 Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Fr 171 Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Temporary Emergency Closure
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-26-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District
Agency closure covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Order 03-01-25-06-004 · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Forest Road Conditions Alert
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 7,572 ft
- Black Mesa Ranger DistrictApache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Dispersed Camping Area
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Fr 171 Campground
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.
Jan
46° / 20°
Feb
50° / 23°
Mar
57° / 28°
Apr
64° / 32°
May
71° / 39°
Jun
82° / 48°
Jul
83° / 56°
Aug
81° / 55°
Sep
75° / 47°
Oct
67° / 36°
Nov
55° / 27°
Dec
46° / 20°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Heber (Black Mesa) Rs, AZ, 19 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.
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