2 - March 31): No passes or permits are required. See Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Fossil Creek reservations. You must bring printed permits and passes to the site. ParkingВ overnight at trailheads in the permit area is prohibited. 1): A permit is required for parking at this trailhead. See the Spring-Summer Guide ( guГa en EspaГ±ol) for more information. Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): No passes or permits are required.Д¬amping is prohibited between Fossil Creek Bridge and Fossil Creek Dam year round.Д¬amping and overnight parking are prohibited anywhere in the Fossil Creek permit area during the Spring-Summer Season (April 1 to Oct.Visitors must bring printed permits and passes to the site. Reservations for a specific parking lot must be made in advance. Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1): Permit is required for parking.due to an indefinite closure just past Fossil Springs Trailhead.)Дownload seasonal recreation guides for Fossil Creek and Fossil Springs Wilderness

(Flume Trailhead cannot be accessed from the Strawberry, AZ end of Fossil Springs Rd. Travel 14 miles down this rough dirt road (high-clearance 4WD vehicles recommended) to the trailhead. These roads may be extremely muddy, slippery, and treacherous after it rains.ДЄccess: I-17 to Camp Verde. Location: Fossil Creek is located about 22 miles southeast of Camp Verde (86 miles south of Flagstaff) off paved and dirt roads. Carry at least one gallon drinking water.

This area can be quite hot in summer, and drinking water is not available.

Mechanized vehicles, including mountain bikesВ and remote controlled aircraft, are not permitted in the Wilderness.

There is no creek access along theВ five mile trail between the creek crossing at the parking lot and the end of the trail at Fossil Creek Dam.

Clear Creek Campground and Childs Dispersed Camping Area are recommended area camping sites.ДЄttractions: Trails for hiking and horseback riding, swimming holes, waterplay, unique rock formations, great scenery, wildlife viewing, and lush riparian area. See the Spring-Summer Guide, Fall-Winter Guide and Forest Orders for information ( guГa en EspaГ±ol).

Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): Camping is prohibited between Fossil Creek Bridge and Fossil Creek Dam.Д¬ampfires and Glass Containers: Campfires and glass containers are prohibited between Ike's Saddle and the head of Fossil Creek.

Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1): Camping is prohibited anywhere in the permit area.

Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): No fees or permits required.

Reservations for a specific parking lot must be made in advance through.

Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1): Parking permit required for parking in the Fossil Creek area.

Fall-Winter Season (October 2 - March 31): No fees, permits, or reservations are required.

Spring-Summer Season (April 1 - October 1): $6 per vehicle per day.Personnel are posted at AZ Highway 260/FS 708 to limit entry to fire personnel and USFS employees. Refunds have been issued and emails/phone calls have been imitated to notify permit holders. 2 - March 31) -В Irving parking lotВ (Flume Trailhead):В Gates are open 24 hours unless there is a closure due to hazardous conditions.ДЇossil Creek Permits have been canceled on until further notice. daily however, you may still exit the parking lot after 4 p.m. 1) -В Irving parking lot (Flume Trailhead): Parking lotВ is open from 8 a.m. Due to Backbone Fire, FS-708, Fossil Creek Permit Area, Childs Day Use/Dispersed Camping is closed until further notice.

Flume trail