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Lockett Meadow Campground

The San Francisco Peaks are actually the remains of an extinct volcano. Millions of years ago this great mountain was shattered by an explosion similar to the one that devastated Washington's Mt. Saint Helens in 1980. Inside the now quiet caldera a lush alpine environment has blurred evidence of that cataclysmic event.

Lockett Meadow Campground is a small primitive campground with views of the San Francisco Peaks and camping opportunities in the cool aspen trees that surround Lockett Meadow. The Inner Basin trail that goes into the hart of the ancient volcano begins in beautiful Lockett Meadow. From this island of emerald ringed with aspen and high peaks it follows a primitive road into the mountain's now quiet Inner Basin. Extensive stands of aspens cover the steep slopes of the old caldera coloring them solid gold in early fall. In spring and summer, wildflowers add a sprinkling of blue, red and yellow. Avalanche tracks streak down the talus slopes and remnants of old lava flows bear witness to the mountain's cataclysmic heritage.

You may see porcupine and elk or the hennit thrush who sings his best here. Even Black bears have been known to stroll right through groups of picnickers without so much as a glance at their lunches.

The Basics

Location:

Northeast of Flagstaff, across Sunset Crater's entrance. Pikes Peak crater area.

Total Sites:

17 units

Pet Policy:

Pets must always be restrained or on a leash on the Coconino National Forest.

RV Hookups:

None

Elevation:

8,600 feet

Season:

Late May to October

Activities:

Hiking

Price:

$10

Mailing Address:

Peaks Ranger Station
5075 N. Highway 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Phone:

928-526-0866

Amenities

Vault Toilets

Fire Rings
Picnic Tables

Amenity list above may not be complete.

Pricing Details

Single Family (up to 8 people) Site Per Night: $10.00. Extra vehicle fee: $5.00. Day use (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) $5.00 (one vehicle, up to 5 people).

Some More Things to Know

When RRM closes this campground, campers may still use the campground (when the road is open) with no fee, but without facilities (no drinking water and possibly no toilet) until the road closes. People who wish to snowshoe or cross-country ski in may use the campground all winter. Please remember, no dispersed camping (camping-on-your-own) is allowed within a one mile radius of the campground.

The 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.

Campsites are not reservable

No drinking water available

Campfires are not allowed when the Forest is under Campfire Restrictions

Horses are not allowed in campground or Inner Basin.

Mountain Bikes are not permitted in the Kachina Peaks Wilderness

Motorbikes/ATVs may only be used for entering or leaving campsites and only if they are "street-legal"

14 day Forest stay limit

Directions

Drive northeast of Flagstaff on US Highway 89 for 12.5 miles to Forest Road 420 directly across from the Sunset Crater National Monument turnoff. Turn left (west) for about 1 mile to Forest Road 552. Turn right at the Lockett Meadow sign and continue to the campground.

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