Buzzard Roost (FR 009712) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Buzzard Roost (FR 009712) in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District

4.3 mi from Wilhoit

Maps 4,113 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 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Buzzard Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 3.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
  • A water crossing 1.9 miles along the road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.
  • Buzzard Roost Wash runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Quartz Mountain stands 1,447 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles north.

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 51–78°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.