Richmond Basin (FR 220) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Richmond Basin (FR 220) in AZ
Road corridorTonto NF
9.3 mi from Claypool
Maps 3,314 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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T-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Wood Spring.
- Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 7.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
- Wood Springs Wash runs 0.1 mi off.
- Wheatfield Mountain stands 1,446 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 53–82°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.