Lockett Meadow Campground
This primitive campground offers a scenic view of the San Francisco Peaks and dry camping in the cool aspen trees that surround Lockett Meadow. This is a terrific campground for those who cherish a real mountain camping experience and love to hike wilderness trails. You may catch a glimpse of the natural residents, porcupine or elk or thrill to the song of a hermit thrush that sings his best here. Even black bear have been known to stroll right through groups of picnickers without as much as a glance at their lunches.
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Reservations
Campsites are available based on a first come, first served basis.
General Information
Facilities: 17 single unit sites, fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilet (no drinking water available- bring your own water).
Map of Lockett Meadow Campground sites
Leave No Trace: Recognize your role in preserving wild lands by practicing these Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan ahead and prepare.
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
- Dispose of waste properly.
- Leave what you find.
- Minimize campfire impacts.
- Respect wildlife.
- Be considerate of other visitors.
- Campfires are not allowed when the Forest is under fire restrictions. Make sure to call the Fire Restriction Hotline at 928-226-4607 before building a campfire of any kind.
- Mountain bikes are not permitted in the Kachina Peaks Wilderness.
- 14-day stay limit.
- Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (running generators not permitted during quiet hours)
- This road is not recommended for RVs/trailers due to the very steep, narrow (single lane), and rough road.
- Campsite: $27 per night (up to 8 people).
- Extra vehicle fee: $10.
- Picnic/Day use: (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) $14 (one vehicle, up to 5 people).
Senior and Access Interagency passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees. Other Interagency passes are not accepted. Off-season: Free (before and after the listed "Open Season" when the roads are open, but the concessionaire is not maintaining the site).
Pets must always be restrained or on a leash on the Coconino National Forest.
Contact Name: Coconino Hospitality
Contact Phone: 928-203-0624
Address: 5075 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 928-526-0866
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Cof_Webmail@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.35915
Longitude: -111.62149
Elevation
8,544 ft.
Directions
Location: 15 miles north of Flagstaff in the heart of the San Francisco Peaks.
Directions: Drive northeast of Flagstaff on U.S. Highway 89 for 12.5 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 552, directly across from the Sunset Crater National Monument turnoff. Follow Forest Road 552 for approximately one mile. Turn right at the Lockett Meadow sign and continue to the campground. This dirt road is closed in early spring and late fall due to snow.
This road is not recommended for RVs/trailers due to the very steep, narrow (single lane), and rough road.
GPS (Map): 35°21'33.3"N 111°37'09.7"W
Parking
Free day-use parking on a first-come-first-served basis is available for those hiking in the area. Do not park anywhere in the meadow. Use established parking areas.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
