Beaver Creek Site

Beaver Creek CampgroundDescription: This site is actually next to the Beaver Creek Ranger Station and the Beaver Creek Campground. There is ample birding to be had at the campground itself. However, there is a long trail (excellent hiking for the first few miles) which runs along the creek side habitat. Cottonwoods and Sycamores dominate the area itself which is somewhat within a shallow canyon.

Administrative Agency: Coconino National Forest – Red Rock District

Restrictions and fees: trail access is free and unrestricted. The campground itself requires a usage fee for overnight stays.

Elevation: 3855′

Ease of road access: Paved road up to last 110yds to the parking lot

Ease of hiking access: First two miles are very easy; eventually the trail gets rocky.

Approximate area size: 2 miles along Beaver Creek.


How to Get There

Parking facilities: Excellent parking lot; restrooms on-site. Frequency of use by public: Can be heavily used on the weekends.
eBird Species List: Click Here Non-bird Interests: Camping at Beaver Creek Campground app. 3/4 mile beyond trailhead.
Coconino National Forest Page: Click Here
Beaver Creek Site Map: Click Here

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For a valley-wide interactive map of more hot spots, click here: <a href=”https://verdevalleybirding.com/an-interactive-map-of-the-verde-valley/”>An Interactive Site Map – Birding in the Verde Valley (verdevalleybirding.com)

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