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Hewitt Station

Off-road vehicle enthusiasts will find direct access to designated OHV areas from this dispersed camping site at the edge of Tonto National Forest. Campers reach Hewitt Station by exiting north at Queen Valley Road and turning right on Forest Service Road 357, though the road becomes poorly maintained, steep and rutted beyond the parking lot.

Several fire rings mark established camping spots throughout the Sonoran desert landscape, which offers opportunities for rock collecting. One reviewer noted constant gunfire during their visit, though shooting restrictions were implemented after January 2026. Traffic noise and vehicle lights from Queen Valley Road may affect some camping areas. The site provides free camping close to Phoenix's east side, with campgrounds near Queen Valley available for those preferring developed facilities.

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Hewitt Station is located in Arizona

Coordinates

33.2801228 N
111.2681576 W

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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.

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Reviewed Mar. 3, 2026

24-Hour open air gun range

At the edge of the Tonto National Forest, you exit the highway north at Queen Valley Road and turn right on Forest Service Road 357. After the parking lot, the road becomes quite poorly maintained, steep and rutted. There are several fire rings and available areas for camping, however, due to the constant sound of gunfire all day and in the middle of the night, not knowing the degree of responsibility the shooters were taking or their state of intoxication, we felt more comfortable in the parking lot. I do see that this area was closed to shooting after January 16th 2026, but that didn't seem to be an impediment to the target shooters. Off-Road vehicles were not a problem. There was some traffic noise and lights from vehicles using Queen Valley Road. The area is particularly beautiful Sonoran desert, with some good rock collecting. About as close to the east side of Phoenix as you can get for free camping.

Month of VisitJanuary