Texas Gulch (FR 000643) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Texas Gulch (FR 000643) in AZ

Prescott NF, Verde Ranger District
5,702 ft
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An 11.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ. The road serves Tin Tank Spring.

Prescott National Forest, Verde Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 11.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.1 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 11.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 34%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.1, 0.5, 8, 8.2, 8.3, 9 and 9.6 miles in. A cattle guard 1 miles in.

Hickey Mountain stands 1,912 ft above the site, 2.5 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Yaeger Mine Spring lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Prescott Valley, is 8.4 mi off.

September normals 55–80°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?