Chalk Tank Canyon (FR 009709) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Chalk Tank Canyon (FR 009709) in AZ
A 17.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.
Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
1.4 of the 17.2 miles in are closed. Dirt the whole way in (17.2 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 17.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 54%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Yarber Wash runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Dewey-Humboldt, is 7.4 mi off.
September normals 57–86°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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