Bear Siding (FR 000492) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

AnyRoost

Bear Siding (FR 000492) in AZ

Prescott NF, Chino Valley Ranger District
4,559 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileMARGINAL
StarlinkEXCELLENT

A 5.2-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 5.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A cattle guard 2 miles in.

The Witty Tom Tank shoreline is 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Paulden, is 16 mi off.

September normals 56–87°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM BC1079 — Dandrea Spring in AZDispersed Camping37.5miBLM BC1010 — Copper Mountain in AZForest Road Road38.4miMt Union (FR 000261) in AZDispersed Camping38.9miBLM BC1249 — Chalk Spring in AZDispersed Camping39.5miBLM BC1250 — Chalk Spring in AZDispersed Camping39.5mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?