Childs 2 + 3 (FR 16) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Childs 2 + 3 (FR 16) in AZ
Road corridorTonto NF
19 mi from Black Canyon City
Maps 2,877 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 35.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 5,900 ft over 35.4 miles through 60 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 31%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-ends 7.6 miles in at a mapped turnaround.
- Water crossings 21.4, 22.7 and 30.4 miles along the road.
- Gates 27.1, 27.3 and 33.9 miles along the road.
Known camping along this road at mile 27.3: 1 mapped spot.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.0 miles off.
- West Cedar Mountain stands 2,609 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 55–83°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.