Desoto (FR 000259) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Desoto (FR 000259) in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District

7.2 mi from Spring Valley

Maps 3,661 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Prescott National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Blanchard Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 3.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Towers Mountain stands 3,964 ft above the map pin, 7.2 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping on Prescott National Forest is limited to 14-days in 30-day consecutive period which includes stays at dispersed sites.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 50–80°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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