Oak Creek (FR 189) — Pleasant Valley in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Oak Creek (FR 189) — Pleasant Valley in AZ
Road corridorTonto NF
21 mi from Tonto Basin
Maps 3,827 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 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Prospect Springs.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 2.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Gates 0.1 and 0.4 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Asbestos Point stands 2,814 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 51–80°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.