Happy Camp (FR 000001) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Happy Camp (FR 000001) in AZ

Prescott NF, Chino Valley Ranger District
5,793 ft
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A 27.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Pine Creek Dam.

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

All 27.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (27.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 4.2 miles in. A cattle guard 15.6 miles in.

Bar Thirty Seven Tank lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Bagdad, is 18 mi off.

September normals 51–82°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?