Within Tonto National Forest, HZ Wash provides free dispersed camping along the Salt River with basic facilities maintained by the US Forest Service. The campground features one defined parking area with a restroom building, plus a dirt road leading to additional campsites at higher elevation. Campers accessing shoreline areas need four-wheel drive vehicles, and those camping uphill must hike down the canyon to reach the water. The site sits directly across from the Diversion Dam and offers views of the dam structure. Access requires navigating dirt roads, and pets are welcome throughout the area.
Description
This site is set along the Upper Salt River, which allows for great water reaction activities. Nearby are impressive views of mountains, canyons, and wildlife. Because of its close proximity to the Salt River, HZ Wash allows fishing and non-motorized boating. There are plenty of dispersed campsites available at HZ Wash, which allows for an easy, quick escape during any time of the year for families or individuals. HZ Wash is not a developed site, but does allow for easy access to fun recreation.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHZ Wash is located in Arizona near Roosevelt
Coordinates
33.624769 N
110.935398 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 5/7/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 5/7/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 5/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- 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 24 min from Tucson, AZ
- 2 hrs 39 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 49 min from Flagstaff, AZ
