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Top Dispersed Camping near Prescott National Forest

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Best Dispersed Camping Sites Near Prescott National Forest, AZ (92)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop

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    FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop

    8 Reviews
    28 Photos
    156 Saves
    Prescott National Forest, Arizona

    This spot is located in the Prescott Basin.

    The Prescott Basin is an area immediately south and west of Prescott, Arizona and encompasses approximately 59,000 acres (about 4% of the Prescott National Forest).

    Dispersed camping is camping outside of developed campgrounds. In contrast to camping in developed campsites, dispersed camping is more primitive, and generally has no amenities such as trash collection, water or toilets.

    A map of the area can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3797787.pdf

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Prescott Basin - Ponderosa Park Road Dispersed Camping

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    Prescott Basin - Ponderosa Park Road Dispersed Camping

    8 Reviews
    17 Photos
    58 Saves
    Prescott National Forest, Arizona

    Dispersed camping is camping outside of developed campgrounds. In contrast to camping in developed campsites, dispersed camping is more primitive, and generally has no amenities such as trash collection, water or toilets.

    The Prescott Basin is an area immediately south and west of Prescott, Arizona and encompasses approximately 59,000 acres (about 4% of the Prescott National Forest).

    Prescott Basin has a high percentage of wildland-urban interface, a mixture of undeveloped and developed land. The popularity of the Prescott Basin, has contributed to resource impacts such as accelerated soil erosion, damage or loss of vegetation, displaced wildlife, increased fire risk, and accumulation of trash and human waste.

    To help prevent unacceptable resource damage from dispersed camping, Forest Service resource managers have designated sites, established stay limits, and limits on building and maintaining campfires.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Senator Hwy Dispersed Camp Site
  4. Camper-submitted photo from FDR80 Sundance Road Dispersed Camping

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    FDR80 Sundance Road Dispersed Camping

    6 Reviews
    19 Photos
    252 Saves
    Prescott National Forest, Arizona

    This spot is located in the Prescott Basin.

    The Prescott Basin is an area immediately south and west of Prescott, Arizona and encompasses approximately 59,000 acres (about 4% of the Prescott National Forest).

    Dispersed camping is camping outside of developed campgrounds. In contrast to camping in developed campsites, dispersed camping is more primitive, and generally has no amenities such as trash collection, water or toilets.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Edge of the World (East Pocket)

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    Edge of the World (East Pocket)

    48 Reviews
    164 Photos
    2772 Saves
    Sedona, Arizona

    It is labelled as East Pocket on a map, but known to locals as “The End of The World,” the perfect nickname to describe this climactic viewpoint. Flagstaff sits upon a lofty plateau carpeted in high-elevation pine forest, but just south of town, the bottom drops out. Below a craggy rim of volcanic rock, the land takes a precipitous plunge into an entirely different world of red rock and sandstone towers. This is the realm of Sedona, and End of The World overlooks all of it.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Bloody Basin Rd / Agua Fria NM Dispersed Camping
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Prescott National Forest Dispersed
  8. Camper-submitted photo from FDR79 Trittle Mountain Road Dispersed Camping

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    FDR79 Trittle Mountain Road Dispersed Camping

    4 Reviews
    9 Photos
    55 Saves
    Prescott National Forest, Arizona

    This spot is located in the Prescott Basin.

    The Prescott Basin is an area immediately south and west of Prescott, Arizona and encompasses approximately 59,000 acres (about 4% of the Prescott National Forest).

    Dispersed camping is camping outside of developed campgrounds. In contrast to camping in developed campsites, dispersed camping is more primitive, and generally has no amenities such as trash collection, water or toilets.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Prescott Basin Dispersed Camping

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    Prescott Basin Dispersed Camping

    4 Reviews
    2 Photos
    78 Saves
    Prescott National Forest, Arizona

    The Prescott Basin is an area immediately south and west of Prescott, Arizona and encompasses approximately 59,000 acres. Camping and campfires are allowed only at Designated Campsites, and in developed campgrounds, within the Prescott Basin. During fire restrictions, campfires are not allowed in these designated dispersed camp sites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
    • Firewood Available
    • Alcohol
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Ponderosa Rd Dispersed

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    Ponderosa Rd Dispersed

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    19 Saves
    Prescott National Forest, Arizona

    Dispersed camping is camping outside of developed campgrounds. In contrast to camping in developed campsites, dispersed camping is more primitive, and generally has no amenities such as trash collection, water or toilets. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd764808.pdf

    The Prescott Basin is an area immediately south and west of Prescott, Arizona and encompasses approximately 59,000 acres (about 4% of the Prescott National Forest).

    Prescott Basin has a high percentage of wildland-urban interface, a mixture of undeveloped and developed land. The popularity of the Prescott Basin, has contributed to resource impacts such as accelerated soil erosion, damage or loss of vegetation, displaced wildlife, increased fire risk, and accumulation of trash and human waste.

    To help prevent unacceptable resource damage from dispersed camping, Forest Service resource managers have designated sites, established stay limits, and limits on building and maintaining campfires.

    Camping and campfires are allowed only at Designated Campsites, and in developed campgrounds, within the Prescott Basin. During fire restrictions, campfires are not allowed in these designated dispersed camp sites.

    Remember:

    • Recreational camping is allowed in developed and designated dispersed campsites; however, residing on National Forest Lands is not allowed. • Camping in designated dispersed campsites is allowed for 7 days in a 30 day period. • Campfires in provided fire rings only in designated dispersed campsites. • Do not put cans, bottles, or aluminum foil into fire rings. • Use only dead and down wood for campfires. • Be safe in the forest. Make sure your campfire is dead out!

    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed

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