Allen Spring (FR 000413) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Allen Spring (FR 000413) in AZ
A 19.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Mingus Mountain.
Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
14 of the 19.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.7 of the 19.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,000 ft over 19.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 3.1, 15 and 17.9 miles in. A water crossing 7.6 miles in.
Mingus Tank lies 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Clarkdale, is 7.4 mi off.
September normals 50–75°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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