Watson Spring (FR 000086) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Watson Spring (FR 000086) in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District

10 mi from Spring Valley

Maps 5,363 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.9–2.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Prescott National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 930 ft over 2.7 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 34%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.6 miles off.
  • Brady Butte stands 1,031 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southeast.
  • Little Wolf Creek runs 0.9 mi off.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 46–72°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.