Off a gravel road in the Tonto National Forest, this free dispersed camping area serves as a take-out point for Salt River rafters. The main access road leads to a vault toilet and parking area near a small dam, with additional camping spots accessible by crossing the wash to reach three sites directly along the creek. Swimming opportunities exist in the creek water.
Cell service from AT&T and T-Mobile provides limited but functional coverage according to recent visitors. The rough terrain offers multiple camping options scattered off the main road, accommodating both drive-in and walk-in access. Campers can explore dispersed camping near Tonto National Forest throughout the surrounding forest lands.
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Location
Dispersed CampingDiversion Dam Rafter Take-Out is located in Arizona
Coordinates
33.6259826395691 N
110.93626959833291 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/12/26
VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 4/12/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/12/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/12/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 4/12/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 25 min from Tucson, AZ
- 2 hrs 39 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 49 min from Flagstaff, AZ
