Little Copper Creek (FR 000073) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Little Copper Creek (FR 000073) in AZ
A 16.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Board Creek Spring.
Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 16.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.4 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 16.4 miles -- sustained grades near 28%, with pitches to 73%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 3.8 miles in. Water crossings 9.2, 9.3, 11 and 11 miles in.
Trap Corral Spring lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Mount Francis stands 1,091 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northeast. The nearest town, Wilhoit, is 4.9 mi off.
September normals 52–80°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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