Copper Canyon (FR 000136) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Copper Canyon (FR 000136) in AZ

Prescott NF, Verde Ranger District
3,153 ft
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No overnight camping

Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District prohibits overnight stays here (Highway 260 Corridor (Cottonwood to I-17)).

A 7.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.

All 7.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.4 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 7.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 34%.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Pinto Mesa stands 2,277 ft above the site, 3.8 miles west. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Camp Verde, is 1.6 mi off.

September normals 58–93°F, 1.7″ 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?