Big Pine (FR 000079) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Big Pine (FR 000079) in AZ
Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Prescott Basin).
A 12.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Payoff Spring.
6.4 of the 12.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.2 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 12.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 41%. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Water crossings 3.1, 3.1 and 3.1 miles in. Gates 3.7 and 3.8 miles in.
Maverick Mountain stands 1,604 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southwest. Hassayampa River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Wilhoit, is 9.3 mi off.
September normals 50–81°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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