Walnut Creek (FR 000095) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Walnut Creek (FR 000095) in AZ

Prescott NF, Chino Valley Ranger District
6,085 ft
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A 28.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Yavapai County, AZ.

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

28.2 of the 28.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 28.4 of the 28.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,000 ft over 28.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.7, 1.8, 1.8, 9.6, 9.6, 11.2, 11.2, 15.4, 15.4, 17.1, 17.2, 17.2, 17.9, 17.9, 20.8, 20.8, 21.2, 21.2, 21.3, 21.3, 22.3, 22.3, 24.9, 24.9, 26.2, 26.2, 26.3 and 26.3 miles in.

Haystack Tank lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Paulden, is 30 mi off.

September normals 49–80°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley 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?