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Control Road - Dispersed Camping

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CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Control Road - Dispersed Camping is located near the Mogollon Rim in Arizona, featuring forested terrain with pine trees and rocky ground. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and the town of Payson, offering additional outdoor activities and amenities.

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Location

Control Road - Dispersed Camping is located in Arizona

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Coordinates

34.37000081 N
111.1200004 W

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Connectivity

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    Good Coverage
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
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    AT&T
    No Coverage

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Connectivity

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  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Pets

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.

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Emily Z.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2019

Traffic noise

Tried control road after some extensive research. It wasn’t as good as expected. This site was too close to the 260 so traffic noise was loud. There was not too much shade as the area for camping was very leveled. The road in is paved for about 3 miles. Then turns to dirt. Some of the areas are tougher than others. Went down a ways to try to find a new spot but all the “nice” ones were taken and others were way too close to the road. Overall won’t be trying control road again

  • Review photo of Control Road - Dispersed Camping by Emily Z., October 21, 2019
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  • Review photo of Control Road - Dispersed Camping by Emily Z., October 21, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Control Road located in Payson, AZ?

Control Road is located near Payson, Arizona, and is accessible via Highway 260. The road begins with a paved section that runs approximately 3 miles before transitioning to dirt. It's situated close enough to Highway 260 that traffic noise is noticeable at some camping areas. The location offers relatively level terrain for camping, though shade coverage is somewhat limited in the designated camping areas.

What is the elevation of Control Road - Dispersed Camping?

Control Road - Dispersed Camping is located at 6241 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Control Road - Dispersed Camping?

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

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