Porcupine Peak Canyon (FR 009602) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Porcupine Peak Canyon (FR 009602) in AZ
A 26.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.
Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 26.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (26.6 miles). Climbs 5,600 ft over 26.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 53%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Yarber Wash runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Dewey-Humboldt, is 7.6 mi off.
September normals 57–86°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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