Recreation area

Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site

Arizona — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Pedestrian River access (no boat launch) Facilities 2 picnic tables with pedestal grills No drinking water No restroom No garbage service - Please pack it out

Getting there

From Cottonwood: Hwy 260 to Prairie Lane Road (near mile marker 209), and take a left. Follow paved road 1 mile to cattle guard, turn right on Mesa Drive. Turn right onto Skidmore Drive and proceed 0.3 mile to Skidmore parking area.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.