BLM 16 — Williams Mesa in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
BLM 16 — Williams Mesa in AZ
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 3.7-mile stretch of BLM road in Maricopa County, AZ.
All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 680 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 31%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.4, 0.5 and 1.2 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Williams Mesa stands 1,210 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Agua Fria River runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Black Canyon City, is 6.4 mi off.
September normals 72–97°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov