Arizona State Land Department manages Camp Wood Area, a tent-focused campground where dispersed camping meets basic infrastructure on state trust land. Campers report successful fishing opportunities and regular wildlife encounters, including coyote vocalizations that carry across the site after dark. Spring months provide the most comfortable temperatures, while summer heat can challenge tent campers without shade structures.
The area attracts campers who prefer minimal amenities and direct nature contact. Some visitors note that noise from other campers and occasional litter can impact the experience. For those seeking more developed facilities, Prescott National Forest Dispersed provides alternative camping options to the east.
Description
High in the cool pines northwest of Chino Valley, the Camp Wood area has no developed recreational facilities, but has a variety of trail-use and dispersed camping opportunities. Trails in the area include: * 7 Up to Hyde Mountain Trail #5 * Adra Loop Trail #9044 * Bt Butte Trail #133 * Cold Water Trail #21 * Connel Mountain Trail #9921 * Cottonwood Mountain Trail #8 * Cutoff Trail #22 * Dead Steer Basin Trail #9908 * Grapevine Springs Trail #9825 * Hyde Mountain Trail #6 * Merritt Spring Trail #9 * Prospect Point Trail #9097 * Shivers Trail #9879 * Shivers Trap Trail #10 * Stinson Tank Trail #9836 * Stringtown Trail #9917
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Location
Public CampgroundCamp Wood Area is located in Arizona
Coordinates
34.73090062 N
113.02510097 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 5 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 4 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 19 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs 40 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ






