FR 009002 — Pine Flat Spring in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 009002 — Pine Flat Spring in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Verde Ranger District

5.4 mi from Dewey-Humboldt

Maps 5,170 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 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 4.4 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 29%.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • The Hell Tank shoreline is 0.9 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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 45–72°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.