Can you reserve a site at Sycamore Canyon Wilderness?

No. Sycamore Canyon Wilderness is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Sycamore Canyon Wilderness

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Prescott National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,563 ft

Elevation

Established in 1935, this area contains a unique canyon-land environment. The canyon cuts through the Mogollon Rim which marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. It winds for 20 miles along Sycamore Creek and at places stretches 7 miles from rim to rim. Wind and water have exposed 7 geological associations of plants and animals set in a spectacular setting of red sandstone, white limestone, and brown lava. Camping is limited by the often unreliable water sources.

There are 13 maintained trails within this wilderness: #52, #54, #61, #66, #68, #117, #9017
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness on Wilderness.net

The USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for this precious resource.

Typical weather

Typically 101°F in Jul, down to 60°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	61	65	71	79	88	99	101	98	93	83	71	60
Low °F	30	33	38	43	51	59	67	66	58	47	36	29
Precip in	1.1	1.0	1.0	0.4	0.4	0.2	1.6	2.1	1.3	1.0	0.7	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Sycamore Canyon Wilderness

Can you reserve a site at Sycamore Canyon Wilderness?: No. Sycamore Canyon Wilderness is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Sycamore Canyon Wilderness

WHITE HORSE LAKE Campground 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fernow Cabin 13.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crescent Moon Ramada 16.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Potato Patch Campground 16.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin 16.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
JD Dam 9 mi · Facility
Tuzigoot Visitor Center 12.1 mi · Facility
Fernow Cabin 12.3 mi · Campground
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness 13.1 mi · Facility
Woodchute Wilderness 14.8 mi · Facility
Crescent Moon Picnic Site 16.6 mi · Facility
Woodchute Trailhead 17.1 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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