Lockett Meadow Campground

At 8,544 feet, Lockett Meadow is perched at the base of this ancient stratovolcano's collapsed eastern face. Just a few feet from the campground is a trailhead leading up into the aspen-covered Inner Basin caldera, where additional trails take campers to the volcano’s rim and the summit of Humphreys Peak. The 17 campsites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet, though there is no water at this primitive campground. The dirt road approach is rugged as well, and not recommended for RVs or trailers. The campground is part of the Coconino National Forest, and Flagstaff is just 40 minutes away.

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When to Go

Lockett Meadow Campground’s open season depends on snowpack, but it typically begins in mid-May and ends in mid-October. The campground may be open, though unmaintained, during the off-season as well. In summer, you’ll find an array of wildflowers at Lockett Meadow and the Inner Basin. Come fall, the aspens in the caldera and on the volcano’s slopes turn a beautiful golden hue. Contact the Flagstaff ranger station at (928) 526-0866 for information on the current season’s opening dates, and pack for the possibility of rain and cold weather during all seasons.