Off-road vehicle enthusiasts will find Hackmore Hilltop - Bulldog Canyon positioned within the Tonto National Forest, offering free dispersed camping accessed by driving directly to sites. The US Forest Service manages this forested terrain where campers can set up without reservations or fees. Vehicle access makes this location practical for those hauling gear or seeking car camping convenience in a national forest setting.
Campers can explore dispersed sites around Tonto National Forest for additional primitive options, while Hackamore Road Dispersed provides another nearby alternative for those wanting similar free camping with different terrain features.
Description
FREE permit required from the Mesa Ranger District office at 5140 E. Ingram St, Mesa, AZ 85205; 480-610-3300. Permits can be requested online or by email. The permit will be emailed to you within 48 hours (except weekends and holidays).
This space is very large so it may be best to divide it by the access points. The point I'll be using is Access #3- Forest Road (FR) 10, south entrance: This access point is reached from Apache Junction. From Mesa: Travel 15 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to the Idaho Street exit. Follow Idaho Street north 4½ miles to McKellips. Turn right on McKellips and travel ½ mile to the Wolverine Pass Road and turn left. Follow it for 7/8 mile and turn right on Tonto Road. Travel north on Tonto Road for ¼ mile to Cactus and turn left. Follow Cactus to McDowell Road and follow it to FR 10 gate.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHackmore Hilltop is located in Arizona near Superstition Mtn
Coordinates
33.48785916522924 N
111.51325468558801 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 9 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 11 min from Tucson, AZ
- 2 hrs 52 min from Flagstaff, AZ
