Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)
Reviewed May. 15, 2024

Gorgeous secluded town for off-roading & camping

Gorgeous easy dirt road ~27 miles from i17/Bumble bee. (There’s also a much more difficult trail from lake pleasant that requires very experienced off-roading 4x4). Great food and drinks(alcohol) at the crown king saloon and Mimi’s Cafe. There are amazing camping areas just past the main town, and even all the way up near Horsetheif Basin which is about 7 miles past crown king(requires 4x4). There is also an amazing ~30 mile trail from crown king that leads all the way to Prescott called Senator Highway. This also requires experienced 4x4 and like the trail to Horsetheif basin, there are many areas that are only single vehicle width. Amazing weather all year round, but extremely limited travel available while snow is on the ground.

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  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) by Caitlin S., May 15, 2024