Bear Head Spr Seg (FR 609) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Head Spr Seg (FR 609) in AZ
Road corridorTonto NF
21 mi from Tonto Basin
Maps 6,377 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 24.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 24.3 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
- Turkey Spring lies 0.2 mi off.
- McFadden Peak stands 763 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 43–70°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.