White Mountain (FR 67) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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White Mountain (FR 67) in AZ

Road corridorTonto NF

3.1 mi from Payson

Maps 5,115 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&TMARGINAL
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 6.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Summit Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 770 ft over 6.7 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 25%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Birch Mesa Tanks lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–75°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.