Queen Creek Road (FR 342) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Queen Creek Road (FR 342) in AZ

Road corridorTonto NF

6.0 mi from Superior

Maps 4,387 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 3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, mostly gravel with 0.8 miles of dirt.
  • Near Kings Crown Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 700 ft over 3 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • A water crossing at the start of the road.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • Kings Crown Peak stands 1,118 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles southwest.
  • Pump Station Spring lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–78°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.