FR 009601 — Marlow Mesa in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 009601 — Marlow Mesa in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Verde Ranger District

9.2 mi from Cordes Lakes

Maps 4,298 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 7.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 860 ft over 7.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Dry Creek runs 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 47–76°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.