Cold Springs (FR 000196) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Cold Springs (FR 000196) in AZ

Prescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District
6,476 ft
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Designated sites only

Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Prescott Basin).

A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 320 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%.

Mount Francis stands 623 ft above the site, 0.8 miles south. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Aspen Creek Spring lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Wilhoit, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 47–77°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?