Frenchy Spring Rd. (FR 74) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Frenchy Spring Rd. (FR 74) in AZ
A 27.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Coconino County, AZ. The road serves Frenchy Hill.
Kaibab National Forest, Williams Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
19.1 of the 27.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15.5 of the 27.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 27.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 14, 14.6, 15.6, 17.3, 17.4 and 24.3 miles in. A cattle guard 14 miles in.
Bird Tank lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Sitgreaves Mountain stands 2,743 ft above the site, 5.4 miles east. The nearest town, Red Lake, is 4.4 mi off.
September normals 47–77°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Kaibab National Forest, Williams Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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