Mesa Tanks (FR 009218) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mesa Tanks (FR 009218) in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District

3.1 mi from Spring Valley

Maps 4,028 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.5–5.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Prescott National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 8.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Dripping Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 8.4 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 34%.
  • A water crossing 5.6 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Brady Butte stands 2,366 ft above the map pin, 6.3 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping on Prescott National Forest is limited to 14-days in 30-day consecutive period which includes stays at dispersed sites.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 50–78°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.