Swimming holeHidden gem
Fossil Creek
Camp Verde, Arizona
Travertine pools and waterfalls in a rare year-round desert stream.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Time to allow
- 4 hours
Fossil Creek is a Wild and Scenic River fed by warm springs, with pools and small waterfalls for swimming and floating. Vehicle access is by advance permit only in the busy season. The turquoise water is the draw.
Good to know
- Parking is by advance permit through recreation.gov from April 1 to October 1
- Forest Road 708 can close for weather
- Bring water shoes
- Best time
- Spring or autumn weekdays
- Open
- All year; permits April to October
- Getting there
- Forest Road 708 off AZ 260; permit needed in season
- Vehicles
- 4WD only
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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