East Pine MTN Road (FR 009404) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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East Pine MTN Road (FR 009404) in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District

8.6 mi from Prescott

Maps 7,033 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is limited to designated sites on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

Prescott National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Spruce Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 3,200 ft over 7.4 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 40%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • South Spruce Ridge stands 639 ft above the map pin, 0.6 miles south.
  • Pear Spring lies 0.3 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping on Prescott National Forest is limited to 14-days in 30-day consecutive period which includes stays at dispersed sites.
  • On part of this corridor: Camping: Designated sites only.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–66°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.