Johnson Wash (FR 000096) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Johnson Wash (FR 000096) in AZ

Prescott NF, Verde Ranger District
4,465 ft
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A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Johnson Wash Spring.

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

All 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. A cattle guard at the start of the road. Water crossings 0.4, 1.2, 1.6, 5.4 and 6.3 miles in.

Mistake Tank lies 0.8 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. Onion Mountain stands 1,265 ft above the site, 3.2 miles north. The nearest town, Camp Verde, is 9.7 mi off.

September normals 5887°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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.

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