The Ranch Trail Head (FR 009401X) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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The Ranch Trail Head (FR 009401X) in AZ

Dispersed camping corridorPrescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District

4.3 mi from Prescott

Maps 5,564 ft

Designated sites only

Prescott National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for passenger-car comfort, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Lynx Creek Gold Pan Day Use Area.
  • Estimated climb: 110 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 5, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
  • Gates Tank lies 0.4 mi off.
  • South Spruce Ridge stands 2,108 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping on Prescott National Forest is limited to 14-days in 30-day consecutive period which includes stays at dispersed sites.
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  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 40–71°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.