Elk T.S. (FR 7) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Elk T.S. (FR 7) in AZ

Road corridorApache-Sitgreaves NFs

5.1 mi from Pinetop Country Club

Maps 7,459 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 16.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 5.6 miles of dirt.
  • Near Turkey Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Turkey Tank shoreline is 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–65°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.