FR 000529 — Blue Monster Spring in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 000529 — Blue Monster Spring in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Verde Ranger District

8.1 mi from Verde Village

Maps 5,521 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 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 380 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 38%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Red Horse Spring lies 0.6 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping outside of the Prescott Basin is limited to 14-days in a 30-day period.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–72°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.