West Clear Creek - Cottonwood, AZ

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West Clear Creek

GPS Coordinates: N 34° 30.800 W 111° 45.853

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The deep, rocky canyon cut by West Clear Creek, as it slices its way free of the Mogollon rim, is home to one of the most unique Wilderness Areas in the Southwest. This gorge is so narrow that in places the stream fills it from wall to wall. To descend one has to swim or wade, not once but as many as 15 or 20 times.

Lower reaches of the canyon are more accessible and provide excellent places for secluded recreation such as swimming, hiking, trout fishing, and wildlife watching. In addition to the many colorful birds in this area, it is home to some interesting larger creatures such as black bear, javelina, and mountain lion.

Facilities: There is a primitive campground with vault toilets at Bullpen, hiking trails, drinking water, cooking grills, vault toilets, and hiking group area at West Clear Creek Campground.

Best Time To Visit: West Clear Creek is open year round.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: No mechanical vehicles in the Wilderness.

Directions: To reach West Clear Creek from Cottonwood: Drive southeast on AZ-260 take any Camp Verde exit and head east through Camp Verde. Drive 6 miles on State Highway 260. Just past Forest Road 618 is the Clear Creek Campground. Turn north to the campground.

Map: Click here for a map to West Clear Creek

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit West Clear Creek.

Attractions Near
West Clear Creek

Clear Creek Group Site Campground
Coconino National Forest
Fort Verde State Historic Park
Verde River

Address

Coconino National Forest/Sedona Ranger District

250 Brewer Road

P.O. Box 300

Sedona, Arizona 86339-0330

Phone
General: (520) 282-4119