Valentine Ridge Campground

Dispersed camping

A dispersed camping area situated near Canyon Creek, known for its rainbow trout fishing. A 9-mile all-terrain bicycle loop trail starts at the camping area. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and deer. Arizona Game & Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery is nearby. Capacity: 40 Fee: No fees are required for this site Water: No water available Restroom: No restrooms available Restrictions: 14-day stay limit. Trailers under 16 feet. FR 512 and FR 188 are unpaved roads suitable for passenger vehicles. Four-wheel drive and or chains may be advisable after heavy snows. Bear-proof your camp especially food. The regulations for trout in Canyon Creek are upstream of OW Bridge. The limit for trout is 4. From OW Bridge to the Fort Apache Reservation Boundary the regulation for trout is catch and release only. Artificial fly and lure only. Single barbless hooks In the winter, temperatures drop into the teens. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT.

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