Cherry Trail (FR 000132) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Cherry Trail (FR 000132) in AZ

Prescott NF, Verde Ranger District
5,648 ft
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An 18.6-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.

All 18.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18.6 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 18.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.1, 3.3, 10.9, 15.8, 15.8, 16.7, 16.7, 16.8 and 16.8 miles in.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Hickey Mountain stands 1,966 ft above the site, 3.1 miles north. Tin Tank Spring lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Prescott Valley, is 8.1 mi off.

September normals 55–80°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?