West Spruce (FR 000047B) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Spruce (FR 000047B) in AZ

Road corridorPrescott NF, Bradshaw Ranger District

8.4 mi from Prescott

Maps 6,625 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Prescott National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mule Camp Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 490 ft over 4.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
  • Porter Spring lies 0.3 mi off.
  • West Spruce Mountain stands 528 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles west.

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 37–68°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.