BLM GB1008 — Hackberry Spring in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM GB1008 — Hackberry Spring in AZ

Road corridorBLM, Safford

13 mi from Morenci

Maps 4,333 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Bureau of Land Management default; a local order can restrict it.

BLM Safford Field Office ↗

VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • BLM plans all 2.8 miles of this road as maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way, but the condition is unverified.
  • Estimated climb: 610 ft over 2.8 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Turtle Mountain stands 2,659 ft above the map pin, 3.1 miles northeast.
  • Cottonwood Spring lies 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 51–77°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.