Barney Winter Camp (FR 000186) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Barney Winter Camp (FR 000186) in AZ

Prescott NF, Chino Valley Ranger District
4,802 ft
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A 20.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Coconino County, AZ.

Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 20.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (20.2 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 20.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 32%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 1.2 miles in.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Boundary Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Chino Valley, is 5.0 mi off.

September normals 54–85°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?