Mt Union (FR 000261) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Mt Union (FR 000261) in AZ
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Mount Union.
Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Hassayampa River runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Wilhoit, is 12 mi off.
September normals 43–74°F, 2.3″ 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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