Flowing Springs (FR 272) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Flowing Springs (FR 272) in AZ
Road corridorTonto NF
3.2 mi from Mesa del Caballo
Maps 4,737 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Moderate
- All 2 miles of this road are maintained for passenger-car comfort, dirt the whole way.
- Near East Verde Park.
- Estimated climb: 120 ft over 2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A water crossing 0.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- East Verde River runs 0.4 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 46–76°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.