Bear Side Trick Tank (FR 009100) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Bear Side Trick Tank (FR 009100) in AZ

Prescott NF, Chino Valley Ranger District
4,304 ft
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Red Butte.

Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Trestle Tank shoreline is 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Paulden, is 14 mi off.

September normals 55–88°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?