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Bearhide Group Site

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Free and first-come, the Bearhide Group Site sits along FS Road 405A in Tonto National Forest, with a well-maintained road in that a sedan can handle without issue. The transition from road to campsite gets rougher, but remains manageable for smaller vehicles. No reservations, no fees. The layout is open and loosely defined, with five or six fire rings spread across a wide area, giving groups room to spread out. Firewood is scarce, so plan to bring your own. Trash has been an ongoing issue at this site, so pack out more than you bring in. A couple of small hills nearby provide views of the Mogollon Rim. This site works best for self-sufficient groups comfortable with an undeveloped, unmanaged setup.

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Map & DirectionsBearhide Group Site is located in Arizona near Sun Valley

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Coordinates

34.29121068 N
111.08055455 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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Reviewed Nov. 29, 2020

Easy Access to Nice Spot

The road in to this site is really well maintained. Easily drivable in a sedan. Getting off the road and into the campground is a little rougher, but still no issue for a small car.

The individual campsites here are not really well defined, but there are probably 5-6 fire rings spread out over a pretty wide area. There was someone else present for the days we camped here but we were far enough away not to disturb each other.

The biggest downside here is that people haven’t taken good care of this place. There is a lot of trash everywhere. Definitely bring an extra garbage bag or two and pick some stuff up. Otherwise, really beautiful. There are a couple little hills nearby that you can hike up and get a good view of the Mogollon Rim.

Firewood here of a little scarce, but if you work for it you can find some spots with a bunch of deadfall. The fire ring at our site wasn’t in great shape so we had to rebuild it.

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2019

Bearhide

Bearhide is a group site located on FS Rd 405A on the way to Bear Flat day use area. I found this on the way there and intend to go with a larger group. The site opens to a large area with 5-6 fire pits. There are plenty of pines throughout and lots of shade!

This site is about 2 miles up from bear flat trail head and Tonto creek. Dispersed camping, no reservations needed.

  • Review photo of Bearhide Group Site by Nolan S., June 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Bearhide Group Site by Nolan S., June 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Bearhide Group Site by Nolan S., June 13, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Bearhide Group Site?

Bearhide Group Site is located at 5318 feet.

Are fires allowed at Bearhide Group Site?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bearhide Group Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Bearhide Group Site?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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