Cedar Tank (FR 009711) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Cedar Tank (FR 009711) in AZ

Prescott NF, Chino Valley Ranger District
4,663 ft
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A 50.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.

Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 50.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (50.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-ends 4 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. A cattle guard 9 miles in. Water crossings 11.1, 12.9, 13.2, 15.3, 17.6, 17.8, 18, 18.2 and 20.8 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The Hells Well shoreline is 0.8 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Paulden, is 8.2 mi off.

September normals 54–86°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?