Gold Basin (FR 000163) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Gold Basin (FR 000163) in AZ

Prescott NF, Chino Valley Ranger District
5,250 ft
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.

Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The Gas Tank shoreline is 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Chino Valley, is 7.3 mi off.

September normals 55–83°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?