FR 009225 — Townsend Butte in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 009225 — Townsend Butte in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District

6.0 mi from Spring Valley

Maps 3,396 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 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 110 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Townsend Butte stands 556 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles east.
  • Cedar Creek runs 1.2 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping on Prescott National Forest is limited to 14-days in 30-day consecutive period which includes stays at dispersed sites.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 51–81°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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