Black Canyon Trail System (BLM 12) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Black Canyon Trail System (BLM 12) in AZ
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 3.8-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Yavapai County, AZ.
3.5 of the 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.1 of the 3.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 860 ft over 3.8 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Williams Mesa stands 1,048 ft above the site, 1.7 miles west. Agua Fria River runs 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Black Canyon City, is 4.8 mi off.
September normals 71–97°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov