Bear Siding (FR 000492) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Siding (FR 000492) in AZ
Road corridorPrescott NF, Chino Valley Ranger District
14 mi from Paulden
17 mi off I-40 (straight line)
Maps 4,399 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 2.7 of this road’s 7.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Red Butte.
- Estimated climb: 280 ft over 7.9 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 31%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- A cattle guard 0.1 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Boggy Tank lies 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–78°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.