Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
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Near Young, AZ in Arizona
What to Pack for Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
The right gear makes all the difference — here's a packing list tailored to this area.
Your packing list for Fr 9350 Campground should account for the Forest terrain and Temperate.
Essential
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Water (minimum 2L) — Water sources marked on maps may be seasonal or dry; carrying enough to complete your route prevents a dangerous shortfall.
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Navigation (map/GPS/compass) — Getting lost is the leading cause of backcountry search-and-rescue calls; reliable navigation prevents the situation entirely.
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Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen) — Prolonged sun exposure causes headaches, fatigue, and heat exhaustion that can cut a trip short or create a medical emergency.
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First aid kit — Remote locations mean longer response times for help; a first aid kit bridges the gap between injury and professional care.
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Extra food — High-energy snacks weigh little but provide crucial fuel if you need to bushwhack out or wait for conditions to improve.
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Headlamp with extra batteries — Hands-free light is essential for navigating uneven terrain, setting up camp, or signaling for help at night.
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Fire starter — Waterproof matches or a ferro rod weigh almost nothing and can be the difference between a cold night and a survivable one.
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Emergency shelter (space blanket) — Wind and rain strip heat faster than most people realize; a compact emergency shelter blocks both.
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Knife or multi-tool — A multi-tool handles problems you can't predict: jammed zippers, tangled line, first-aid tape cutting, or gear fixes on the trail.
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Extra clothing layer — A lightweight fleece or puffy stuffs small but provides critical insulation if temperatures drop unexpectedly.
Wildlife Gear
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Hiking buddy (avoid solo) — A companion can help with first aid, signaling, and decision-making if a wildlife encounter turns serious.
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Noise maker — Group noise is especially important in dense brush or near berry patches where bears may be feeding and less alert.
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Gaiters — Thick gaiters deflect fangs before they reach skin, buying critical time in areas with rattlesnakes or copperheads.
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First-aid snakebite kit — Knowing how to immobilize a limb, mark swelling progression, and avoid harmful folk remedies can improve outcomes.
Terrain Gear
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Headlamp (extra) — Cave exploration, deep canyons, and dense forest canopy create darkness even during daylight hours.
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Emergency bivy — Unlike a space blanket, a bivy fully encloses you, trapping more warmth and blocking wind from all directions.
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PLB/satellite messenger — In remote wilderness with no cell coverage, a PLB is your only way to call for help during a serious injury or emergency.
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SPF50 lip balm — High elevation, snow glare, and desert sun amplify UV exposure on exposed facial skin, especially lips.
Seasonal Gear
- Spring: Camera, Wildflower field guide
- Fall: Camera, Binoculars (foliage viewing)
- Winter: Microspikes/traction devices
Activities & Best Time to Visit Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
The Forest terrain here lends itself to a range of outdoor activities throughout the year.
Visitors come to Fr 9350 Campground primarily for camping, though the Forest terrain opens up other options too.
With a photography score of 55/100, Fr 9350 Campground offers Good dark sky (Bortle 4) and 3 excellent meteor showers worth capturing.
Activities
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camping — Camping offers campfires, starry nights, and mornings filled with birdsong.
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picnicking — Picnicking turns a scenic overlook or shady grove into a memorable gathering spot.
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stargazing — Bring a blanket and let your eyes adjust to witness the Milky Way overhead.
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walking — Walking lets you slow down and notice details — wildflowers, birdsong, shifting light through trees.
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wildlife_viewing — Early mornings and dusk offer the best chances to quietly spot native wildlife.
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Terrain: Forest — This terrain features mature trees, fallen logs, and filtered light beneath a closed canopy. Trails may wind through uneven roots and soft organic soil.
Wildlife Safety at Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
Most wildlife encounters are positive, but a few potential hazards are worth knowing about.
The danger rating here is 25/10 — Mountain lions and Venomous snakes.
- Mountain lions
- Venomous snakes
- Far from city (88mi)
- Good dark sky (Bortle 4)
- 3 excellent meteor showers
- Fall foliage
- Spring wildflowers
Venomous Snakes
Watch your step — Western Diamondback, Mojave, Sidewinder are present in the Forest habitat around Fr 9350 Campground.
Typically gray to brown with sharply defined dark diamonds bordered in pale scales.
Remove constrictive items and remain calm; do not cut, suck, or apply ice to the wound.
Color ranges from greenish-gray to brown, often blending with desert soils.
Keep the victim calm and monitor breathing while awaiting medical care.
Light tan or sandy coloration with darker blotches along the back.
Do not attempt to capture the snake; focus on reaching emergency care quickly.
- Watch where you step and place hands
- Stay on trails
- Wear boots and long pants in snake country
- Do not reach under rocks or logs
- If bitten: stay calm, immobilize limb, seek medical help immediately
- Do NOT: cut wound, suck venom, apply tourniquet, ice, or alcohol
Nature & Wildlife at Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
The Forest terrain here supports a rich ecosystem worth noticing as you explore.
The forests and meadows around Fr 9350 Campground support a diverse community of wildlife, from White-tailed Deer to Red-winged Blackbird and House Sparrow.
Trees (1)
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Arizona sycamore — It grows along streams in desert and canyon environments.
Wildflowers (4)
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purple owl's-clover — Upright stems with finely divided leaves. -
pinkflower hedgehog cactus — Bright pink funnel-shaped flowers at stem tips. -
California poppy — Finely divided blue-green foliage forming low mounds. -
Coulter's lupine — The plant grows in open disturbed soils.
Shrubs (3)
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Brittlebush — Leaves are soft and pale gray, contrasting with long-stemmed golden blooms. -
Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus — The plant rarely exceeds a foot tall but can spread outward in mounded colonies. Its vivid blooms contrast sharply against arid landscapes. -
Sonoran scrub oak — Acorns are small and mature in a single season.
Other Plants (5)
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saguaro
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Buckhorn Cholla
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jojoba
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Panamint liveforever
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ocotillo
Mammals (1)
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White-tailed Deer — Slender build with long legs and large dark eyes.
Birds (30)
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Red-winged Blackbird — Streaked brown female -
House Sparrow — Plain brown female with buff eyebrow -
European Starling — Spotted winter plumage with pale speckles -
Eurasian Collared-Dove — Black half-collar on nape -
Dark-eyed Junco — Oregon form with dark hood and brown back
Reptiles (7)
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Ornate Tree Lizard — Males may show bluish patches on the belly. -
Plateau Fence Lizard — Males show blue belly patches. -
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake — Black-and-white banded tail ending in a rattle. -
Common Side-blotched Lizard — Distinct dark blotch behind the front legs on each side. -
Greater Short-horned Lizard — Color matches surrounding soil in browns and grays.
Amphibians (3)
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Canyon Tree Frog -
Red-spotted Toad -
Lowland Leopard Frog
Insects (6)
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Pipevine Swallowtail -
Queen -
Marine Blue -
Gray Buckeye -
Dainty Sulphur
Other Wildlife (1)
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Desert Blonde Tarantula
Nature Bingo at Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
Can you spot them all? Check off each species as you find it on your visit.
Wildlife Challenge
Botany Challenge
Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino Climate & Sun
Month-by-month climate and daylight information for Fr 9350 Campground.
Fr 9350 Campground experiences Temperate conditions with average temperatures ranging from °F in to °F in .
Climate type: Temperate
Annual avg temp: 52.3°F
Annual precipitation: 30.1 in
With an average annual temperature of 52.3°F and 30.1 inches of precipitation, Fr 9350 Campground has mild, moderate rainfall conditions. Summer highs average around 71°F, while winter lows drop to 36°F.
Best months to visit: May, Jun, Sep, Oct.
| Month | Avg Temp | Precip |
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| Jan | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 1.1 in |
| May | 57°F | 0.9 in |
| Jun | 67°F | 0.3 in |
| Jul | 71°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 69°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 2.3 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 3.5 in |
Daylight & Sun Times
Daylight ranges from 9.9 hours in winter to 14.4 hours in summer — a difference of 4.5 hours.
Summer: 5:10 AM – 7:36 PM
Winter: 7:22 AM – 5:15 PM
Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino Trip Planning & Access
Ready to visit? Here's what to know about getting here and what it'll cost.
Getting to Fr 9350 Campground means a 88-mile drive from Phoenix, the closest major city.
Visitor Friendliness
Visitor friendliness: families (excellent), dogs (likely_allowed), elderly (highly_suitable).
- Dogs: likely_allowed — No restrictions found
- Families: excellent
- Elderly: highly_suitable
- Strollers: excellent (100/100)
- Beginners: Good starting point
- Accessibility: Generally accessible to most visitors (95/100)
Places Near Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
If you're in the area, these nearby destinations are worth considering too.
The area around Fr 9350 Campground includes trails, campgrounds, and other destinations.
Nearby Trails
- Drew Canyon Trail, Coconino 0.13 mi
- Aspen Trail, Coconino 0.43 mi
- Drew Trail, Gila 0.63 mi
- Boulder Hop Trail, Coconino 0.88 mi
- Carr Connector, Coconino 0.93 mi
Nearby Campgrounds
Stargazing & Night Sky at Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
If you're staying past sunset, the stargazing conditions here are worth planning around.
With Bortle class 4 skies, Fr 9350 Campground offers Rural/suburban transition conditions for observing the night sky.
Constellations
Look for Ursa Minor, Cepheus — all visible from this location depending on the season.
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Ursa Minor — This compact constellation contains Polaris at the end of its handle, a reliable guide to true north. -
Cepheus — Named for a mythological king, this constellation sits beside Cassiopeia and is circumpolar in northern latitudes.
Meteor Showers
For meteor viewing, the Geminids (December 13-14) offers the best show at this location.
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Geminids — peaks December 13-14 (excellent)Cold December air often means clear skies—look overhead after midnight for bright, slow-moving meteors.
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Quadrantids — peaks January 3-4 (excellent)Bundle up—January nights are frigid, but dark skies can produce bright fireballs.
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Perseids — peaks August 11-13 (excellent)Peak activity typically builds after midnight when Perseus climbs higher.
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Eta Aquariids — peaks May 5-6 (good)Southern U.S. observers often get better rates due to the radiant's position.
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Delta Aquariids — peaks July 28-29 (fair)This steady shower rewards patient observers in dark, moonless conditions.
Planets
Planets visible to the naked eye from this location:
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Venus — The brightest planet, often called the Morning or Evening Star -
Jupiter — The largest planet, bright and steady in the night sky -
Saturn — Famous for its rings, visible as a golden steady light -
Mars — The Red Planet, recognizable by its reddish-orange hue
Equipment Guide
- Naked eye: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Mercury (with care)
- Binoculars: Jupiter moons, Uranus, Saturn rings (barely)
- Small telescope: Saturn rings, Jupiter bands, Mars surface features, Neptune
Viewing Tips
- Check planets rise/set times for your specific date
- Planets appear along the ecliptic (zodiac path)
- Planets don't twinkle like stars - steady light
- Venus and Jupiter are unmistakable - brightest objects after Moon
- Use a stargazing app to confirm planet positions
- Best viewing: when planet is highest in sky (transit)
Best Viewing Months
- Evening: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Morning: Jul, Aug, Sep
Seasonal Highlights at Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
Each season brings something different to this area.
What you'll see at Fr 9350 Campground depends heavily on when you visit.
Spring Wildflowers
Peak bloom: March - April
Check local park websites for bloom reports
Fall Foliage
Peak color: October 15 – November 5
Best trees for color: Maple, Oak, Aspen
Higher elevations peak 1-2 weeks earlier
Bird Migration
Spring peak: March - April
Fall peak: October - November
Best spots: Wetlands, coastlines, mountain ridges
Indigenous Land at Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino
Long before trails were marked and campgrounds built, this land was home to Indigenous peoples.
This area is part of the ancestral territory of Hopitutskwa, Pueblos, Ndee/Nnēē: (Western Apache).
Territories
Languages
1 Indigenous languages are associated with the peoples of this area: Dilzhę́’é (South).
Data from Native Land Digital
Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino Geology & Natural History
Beyond the trails and wildlife, Fr 9350 Campground sits within a landscape shaped by millions of years of geological processes. Here's what researchers and surveys have documented about this area.
Bedrock Geology
- Rock Type
- Permian sedimentary rocks
- Formation
- Kaibab Formation; Toroweap Formation; Coconino Sandstone
- Lithology
- Major:{sandstone,limestone}, Minor:{chert}
- Age
- Permian
Fossils
- Fossil Occurrences
- 1
- Unique Species
- 1
- Oldest
- 283.3 million years ago
Mineral Deposits
- Deposit Sites
- 20
- Richness
- Moderate
- Minerals Found
- Manganese, Iron, Barium-Barite, Fire Clay (Refractory), Kaolin, Clay, Silica, Sand and Gravel
Endangered Species
- Species at Risk
- 1478
- ESA Endangered
- 29
- ESA Threatened
- 16
- Conservation Score
- 100/100
Temperature Records
- Record High
- 96°F (2005-07-12)
- Record Low
- -22°F (1949-01-04)
Wildfire History
This area has a relatively low wildfire risk, but always follow posted fire regulations.
- Recorded Fires
- 172
- Largest Fire
- Dudley (20,116.7 acres)
- Most Recent
- 2024
- Fire Risk
- Extreme
Caves & Karst Features
- Feature Types
- Carbonate rocks at or near the land surface in a humid climate
- Karst Score
- 40
Watershed
- Watershed
- Upper Wildcat Canyon
- Water Quality (Good)
- 0%
- Impaired
- 0%
Reported Phenomena
- Bigfoot Reports
- 5 (BFRO)
- Eeriness Score
- 30/100
Fr 9350 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino Safety & Conditions
Conditions change fast outdoors — bookmark these official sources for your visit.
Real-time safety data for Fr 9350 Campground — weather, fire, flood, and road conditions.
Coordinates: 34.340122, -110.982325