Board Creek Divide (FR 000054) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Board Creek Divide (FR 000054) in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District

4.9 mi from Wilhoit

Maps 6,008 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Prescott National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Board Creek Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 240 ft over 3.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A locked gate 1.3 miles along the road.

Known camping along this road at mile 3.6: .

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Trap Corral Spring lies 0.1 mi off.
  • Mount Francis stands 1,091 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping on Prescott National Forest is limited to 14-days in 30-day consecutive period which includes stays at dispersed sites.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–71°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.