FR 000503 — Walnut Springs in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
FR 000503 — Walnut Springs in AZ
An 8.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.
Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.1 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 8.1 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 70%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8 and 8 miles in.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Woodchute Mountain stands 1,122 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northwest. The Mescal Tank shoreline is 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Clarkdale, is 5.5 mi off.
September normals 51–76°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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