creed Report post Posted August 12, 2022 I had a guy tell me that the Kaibab FS is cracking down on camps over the 2 week limit and enforcing dispersed camping rules. Anyone had any issues? I have an elk hunt coming up and have usually camped in old established camps without problems. If they are enforcing rules that can make it difficult depending where I am hunting. I think the 30 foot/300 foot rule is stupid. Campsites that have been used for years are now closed if they want to enforce it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazymonkey Report post Posted August 12, 2022 Going up next week for deer ill keep you posted if there is any problems. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted August 12, 2022 I'm a huge proponent on cracking down on the 2 week rule - the woods should not be free storage and we all have gone up 2, 3 + weeks apart and seen the same abandon trailer sitting there. Those jerks dominating those spots puts more pressure on new spots to be 'opened up' and more and more habitat misused or people pulling in and camping on top of you - not my idea of fun either. Tkt them after 2 and tow after 3 if you ask me. 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted August 12, 2022 You should see Greens Peak in unit 1 in the summer, hundreds of capers left for the summer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted August 12, 2022 This guy said it was because of squatters that they were starting to enforce the two week rule. I know where I live out in the desert they are all over the place. Doesn’t matter who owns the land if they wanna throw up their tent or junk camp trailer they do it. If they’re there any time at all it’s heck getting them off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZBIG10 Report post Posted August 12, 2022 I hope this is the case. Across the whole state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted August 12, 2022 We got hit in unit 5A a few years back in a heavily used camp, this ranger lady had her a new shiny range finder and made us move the horse trailer 20 ft closer to the road. We camped there 25 plus times and never heard anything ever again. The squatting camp spots is a real bummer though, I get it but when you get the last crappy camp hole on a F.R. and camp for 5 days and the 5 trailers in the good spots sit empty the whole trip it really wears on the nurves. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted August 12, 2022 Anytime a newbie ranger gets his first truck, guaranteed he'll be stopping in every campsite. Same goes for the closed rd map. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 12, 2022 What is the 30' and 300' rule? I don't think I've even heard of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted August 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, CatfishKev said: What is the 30' and 300' rule? I don't think I've even heard of it. From the Coconino NF website When car camping on the National Forest, do not drive your vehicle more than 30-feet from the side of designated roads to camp, except in designated camping corridors shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (free at Forest Service locations). In designated camping corridors, one can drive up to 300 feet from the road to car camp. These rules only affect motor vehicle use. Forest visitors can always hike to campsites at farther distances from the roads. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie2012 Report post Posted August 12, 2022 The squatters and homeless have overtaken the forest around Flagstaff. I have no problem with the 2 week rule. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, MULEPACKHUNTER said: We got hit in unit 5A a few years back in a heavily used camp, this ranger lady had her a new shiny range finder and made us move the horse trailer 20 ft closer to the road. We camped there 25 plus times and never heard anything ever again. . And then went on a trail ride with her and her horse Harley the very next day lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted August 12, 2022 26 minutes ago, Newbie2012 said: The squatters and homeless have overtaken the forest around Flagstaff. I have no problem with the 2 week rule. Nor do I. I think it should be enforced. The 30 foot rule sucks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, CatfishKev said: What is the 30' and 300' rule? I don't think I've even heard of it. Really? It was a long thread when it was announced a few years ago. Lots of hoopla and whining. Bunch of BS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesFanatic Report post Posted August 13, 2022 30 foot rule is as bad as the motor vehicle use map. The 2 inch by 2 inch road closed stickers work real well. Might be the dumbest thing I've ever seen them do. What happened to blading the front of the road and putting a 4 foot sign in the middle of the road? Seems like they used to do it that way and now they expect everyone to know which roads are open and closed. I'm sorry but your 2 inch sticker is useless. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
