Buck Board Tank (FR 009604) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Buck Board Tank (FR 009604) in AZ

Prescott NF, Verde Ranger District
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No overnight camping

Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District prohibits overnight stays here (Highway 260 Corridor (Cottonwood to I-17)).

A 30.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.

26.5 of the 30.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (30.1 miles). Climbs 4,800 ft over 30.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 38%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.3, 2.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 14.3, 14.4, 14.4, 21.4, 21.4, 27.5 and 28.8 miles in.

The West Pasture Tank shoreline is 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Dewey-Humboldt, is 6.0 mi off.

September normals 5686°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Prescott National Forest, Verde 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?