Heifer (FR 009650) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access in Arizona

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Heifer (FR 009650) in AZ

Prescott NF, Verde Ranger District
4,058 ft9.4 mi from Spring Valley
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonWEAK
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileSTRONG
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is prohibited on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

Fire orders

All 17.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 2,800 ft over 17.2 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 39%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 15 miles in.

Private here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off. The Metate Tank shoreline is 1.0 mi off.

Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District: Camping outside of the Prescott Basin is limited to 14-days in a 30-day period.

Rules that apply to this spot
Camping
Applies in part
Prohibited

Camping. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).

Fire restrictions

Set by Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 5688°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?