Coconino National Forests adjusts Fossil Creek permit process
The Coconino National Forest modified the Fossil Creek reservation system to increase accessibility and decrease the number of no-show permit holders.
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The Coconino National Forest modified the Fossil Creek reservation system to increase accessibility and decrease the number of no-show permit holders.
Want to explore Fossil Creek? The Coconino National Forest is changing how it disperses permits for the scenic area.
Here's your ultimate guide to exploring Fossil Creek: When you need a permit, where to park, what to bring and how hard the hikes are.
The Fossil Creek recreation area -- a popular hiking area known for its streams and waterfalls -- will remain closed through at least the end of the year potentially as late as fall 2022, to undergo assessments and repairs following the Backbone Fire and this season's monsoon storms.
Fossil Creek permits on sale: What you need to know Deborah Lee Soltesz/Coconino National Forest The Sally May site on Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River offers some of the best swimming along the entire creek. There are two parking areas on either side of the bridge, which crosses Sally May Wash, on FR 502 (the Childs Power Road). Each lot has a path leading to separate pools along the creek. On the east (upstream) side of the bridge, the path leads to a large, deep pool at the base of a steep water feature. Rock shelves and cliff walls provide a lot of great spots for sunbathing and enjoyin...