Sitting Bull Mine (FR 009605) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Sitting Bull Mine (FR 009605) in AZ
An 11.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Black Seep.
Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
2.7 of the 11.4 miles in are closed. Dirt the whole way in (11.4 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 11.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-ends 2.7 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. Water crossings 6.7, 7.1, 7.5, 7.7, 7.7, 10.2, 10.6, 10.6, 10.7, 10.7, 11, 11, 11.1, 11.1, 11.2, 11.2, 11.2, 11.2, 11.2, 11.2, 11.3 and 11.3 miles in.
Night skies measure Bortle 7 -- a suburban sky. Mexican Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Woodchute Mountain stands 4,067 ft above the site, 5.7 miles southwest. The nearest town, Clarkdale, is 3.1 mi off.
September normals 60–89°F, 1.5″ 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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