This free dispersed camping area provides drive-in and walk-in access along Forest Road 419 in Tonto National Forest. The forested terrain accommodates big rigs, and campers can bring pets and enjoy campfires. Cell service reaches the area, making it functional for those needing connectivity.
One reviewer notes the site works well for quick overnight stops and stays relatively quiet. Several other dispersed camping options operate nearby, including Tonto NF Dispersed near Rye — FR 3422 less than a mile southeast for campers wanting different terrain or road access.
Description
For those who prefer solitude and privacy, undeveloped or dispersed camping is allowed in most places within the forest boundary. Dispersed camping is more primitive than in the developed campgrounds with few or no facilities. You will need to Pack it in, Pack it out.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFR419 Barnhardt Trail is located in Arizona near Payson
Coordinates
34.098058822596535 N
111.36179739619732 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/2/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/2/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/2/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/2/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/2/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
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 FR419 Barnhardt Trail needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 1 hr 43 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 53 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 2 hrs 35 min from Tucson, AZ
