Fossil Creek (FR 00708) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

A 31.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to November 30.

Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

9.6 of the 31.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 9.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,800 ft over 31.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 26 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 7.5, 8.9, 12.6, 15.7, 20.8, 22.6 and 25 miles in. A water crossing 11.8 miles in.

Mesa Tank lies 0.3 mi off. Porcupine Mountain stands 3,335 ft above the site, 4.3 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Camp Verde, is 5.7 mi off.