Clear Creek West

Clear Creek West is not close to Clear Creek Reservoir its about an hour and a half away near Camp Verde. This section of Clear Creek has most of the same fish; rainbow trout brown trout and small mouth bass. On the U.S. Forest Service site it say "The deep, rocky canyon cut by West Clear Creek, as it slices its way free of the Mogollon rim, is home to one of the most unique Wilderness Areas in the Southwest. This gorge is so narrow that in places the stream fills it from wall to wall. To descend one has to swim or wade, not once but as many as 15 or 20 times. Lower reaches of the canyon are more accessible and provide excellent places for secluded recreation such as swimming, hiking, trout fishing, and wildlife watching. In addition to the many colorful birds in this area, it is home to some interesting larger creatures such as black bear, javelina, and mountain lion."

GPS:

Latitude: 34° 30' 48" N Longitude: 111° 45' 51.2" W

Phone Numbers for more information::

Red Rock Ranger District, P.O. Box 20249, Sedona AZ 86341, (928) 282-4119 or Mogollon Rim Ranger District, HC 31, Box 300, Happy Jack AZ 86024, (928) 477-2255 FAX 527-8282

Road Conditions:

Paved

Land Ownership:

Clear Creek West is owned by the Winslow Parks Department (928)289-5714

Ranger Station/District:

Red Rock Ranger District, P.O. Box 20249, Sedona AZ 86341, (928) 282-4119 / Mogollon Rim Ranger District, HC 31, Box 300, Happy Jack AZ 86024, (928) 477-2255 FAX 527-8282

Elevation:

5500 feet

Max Surface Acres:

40 fishable miles

River Lake Impounds:

Clear Creek

Bag Limit:

As posted

Boat/Engine Restrictions:

No motor restrictions

Boats to Rent:

No

Swimming:

Yes

Camping:

Primitive campground with vault toilets at Bullpen, Hiking trails, Drinking water, cooking grills, vault toilets, and Hiking group area at West Clear Creek Campground

Barrier free Access:

No

Trailer Spaces:

No

Electricity:

No

Launching Area:

Yes

Water Skiing:

Yes

Drive 50 miles south of Flagstaff on I-17, take any Camp Verde exit and head east through Camp Verde. Drive 6 miles on State Highway 260. Just past FR 618 is the Clear Creek Campground. T urn north to the campground. - U.S. Forest Service. There is also a printable map of Clear Creek West on their site Here.