Pit Creek (FR 000012) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Pit Creek (FR 000012) in AZ
Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Prescott Basin).
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Bootlegger Spring.
All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 370 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 24%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. A water crossing 0.2 miles in.
Mount Francis stands 1,449 ft above the site, 2.1 miles north. Bootlegger Spring lies 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Wilhoit, is 6.3 mi off.
September normals 54–82°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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