Gold Bullion Mine (FR 009710) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Gold Bullion Mine (FR 009710) in AZ
A 7.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.
Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 7.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.3 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 7.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.4, 3.4, 4.3, 4.3, 4.3, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8, 5.8, 6.2, 6.2, 6.2, 6.2, 6.3, 6.3, 6.3, 6.3, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.4 miles in.
Hickey Tanks lies 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Clarkdale, is 7.3 mi off.
September normals 50–75°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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