Dispersed Camping
Castle Creek Wilderness - Prescott National Forest
Castle Creek Wilderness in Prescott National Forest offers a terrain of rugged hills and dense forest. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the historic town of Prescott and the scenic views of Granite Mountain.
Description
This wilderness of 25,517 acres sits on the eastern slopes of the Bradshaw Mountains and is characterized by extremely rugged topography with prominent granite peaks that overlook the Agua Fria River. Elevations range from 2,800 and 7,000 feet. The primary vegetation at the lower elevations is saguaro cactus, palo verde, and mesquite. As the elevation increases, grassland species change into the chaparral community and the highest elevations have ponderosa pine, Arizona whiteoak, and alligator juniper. Castle Creek Wilderness on Wilderness.net The USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for this precious resource.
Location
Castle Creek Wilderness - Prescott National Forest is located in Arizona
Coordinates
34.20730034 N
112.29750082 W
Detours Nearby
Dispersed camping near Crown King
15 min away
Valley View Lookout Camp
1 hr 36 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Prescott Valley
- 1 hr 29 min from Phoenix
- 1 hr 57 min from Flagstaff
- 4 hrs 18 min from Lake Havasu City
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Castle Creek Wilderness - Prescott National Forest needs a permit.
