FR 97 — Round Mountain in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 97 — Round Mountain in AZ

Road corridorTonto NF

14 mi from Tonto Basin

Maps 3,948 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Tonto National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 10.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 10.6 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 40%.
  • Water crossings 2.5, 3.9, 5.1 and 9.7 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Armer Mountain stands 3,364 ft above the map pin, 4.5 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 50–79°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.