Maverick Ridge Road (FR 009403) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Maverick Ridge Road (FR 009403) in AZ

Prescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District
6,811 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedCLOSED
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An 8.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Maverick Mountain.

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

0.8 of the 8.4 miles in are closed. Dirt the whole way in (8.4 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Tritle stands 971 ft above the site, 0.4 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Hassayampa River runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Wilhoit, is 9.5 mi off.

September normals 46–77°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?