Off-road vehicle enthusiasts will find direct access to Forest Service roads from this dispersed camping site on SRV Road 254. The US Forest Service manages this free camping area within Tonto National Forest, requiring no reservations or fees for overnight stays.
Campers should prepare for primitive conditions with no developed amenities like restrooms, water, or trash collection. The site accommodates drive-in access but visitors must pack out all waste and follow Leave No Trace principles. Several other dispersed camping options exist nearby, including N Seven Springs Road - Dispersed Site less than a mile south. This spot works well for self-sufficient campers seeking camping near Tonto National Forest without developed campground restrictions.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSRV Road 254 is located in Arizona near Carefree
Coordinates
33.96599822 N
111.84470118 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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 SRV Road 254 - Dispersed Site needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 2 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 45 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 2 hrs 51 min from Tucson, AZ



