USFS · Camping Area · Free
Located approximately 9 miles from Highway 260 Forest Road 9354 camp area provides a peaceful forested camping experience close to Bear Canyon Lake. This is a designated dispersed camping area. Camping allowed only within designated, numbered sites. When the forest is in fire restrictions NO FIRES are allowed at this location. This camp area is fee free and as such it is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out area. Be a good steward of your public lands and help us keep this area FREE by packing out everything your bring in with you.
From the USFS.
Yes. Forest Road 9354 (Camping Area) is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
From AZ Highway 260 turn north at milepost 282 on Forest Road 300/ Rim Road. Follow Forest Road 300 for approximately 9 miles to Forest Road 9534 located on the south side of Forest Road 300.
No amenities are available. This area is pack-it-in / pack-it-out. Please be a good steward of your public land and remove everything you bring in with you. When Fire Restrictions are in effect, no fires are allowed.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.