Pioneer Pass / Ice House (FR 112) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pioneer Pass / Ice House (FR 112) in AZ

Road corridorTonto NF

2.6 mi from Six Shooter Canyon

Maps 4,493 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
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 8 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 28%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Signal Peak stands 3,320 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles southwest.
  • Blue Tank lies 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 51–76°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.