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With all the new regulations and just being so saturated because of the season, anyone know of good alternatives that are similar to Fossil Springs, ideally would like to hike and camp. Thank you.

There is nothing similar to Fossil Springs. That's why it's crowded. It's unique.

@sajor75
Yes there is! Currently, the forest service is suggesting that you visit one of the following designated "spill-over" sites instead to include: Wet Beaver Creek, West Clear Creek, the Bullpen area and any other cool spots in the Verde Valley ;)

http://cvbugle.com/main.asp?SectionID=1 ... leID=49582

If you simply want a similar hike with running water look at Horton Creek, Parsons trail or Hell's Hole trail.
http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=62
http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=86
http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=616

The previous post asks if there are alternatives to Fossil Springs? FOT answered...

friendofThundergod wrote:Yes there is! Currently, the forest service is suggesting that you visit one of the following designated "spill-over" sites instead to include: Wet Beaver Creek, West Clear Creek, the Bullpen area and any other cool spots in the Verde Valley

So that when the traffic there increases they can also begin requiring "Permit Area fees that are non-refundable."
Just sayin....

I second the suggestion for Parson's Trail, if that's the one that goes into Sycamore Creek (near Clarkdale.) Seem to remember that was the official trail name, amirite?

Been too long since I've hiked that one. Always loved it. You need to backpack four miles to above the spring to camp.

I was looking around on their website for something else and found this on the front page.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/ ... eprd500342