Saffel Canyon (FR 74) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Saffel Canyon (FR 74) in AZ

Road corridorApache-Sitgreaves NFs

2.7 mi from Eagar

Maps 7,497 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

Rough
  • 0.4 of this road’s 1.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.4 miles of dirt.
  • Near Saffell Knoll.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Henry Slade Spring lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Milligan Knoll stands 1,300 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–67°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.