FR 00009 — Eds Point in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
FR 00009 — Eds Point in AZ
A 23.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road is open seasonally, October 2 to May 31.
Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 23.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (23.4 miles). Climbs 3,400 ft over 23.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 10.4 miles in.
Deadman Mesa stands 1,562 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Sally May Wash runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Strawberry, is 7.8 mi off.
September normals 63–89°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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