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Ponderosa Rd Dispersed

Ponderosa Rd Dispersed is located near Prescott, Arizona, featuring a landscape of pine forests and rugged terrain. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, with mild conditions in spring and fall. Nearby attractions include the Prescott National Forest and Watson Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

USDA Forest Service

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!

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Location

Ponderosa Rd Dispersed is located in Arizona

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Coordinates

34.48635882701211 N
112.48486756357596 W

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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.

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Reviewed Jun. 8, 2023

Boondocking close to town

Great place to spend a few nights boondocking outside the city of Prescott. There are 7 campsites and you're allowed to stay 7 days. The road is narrow and bumpy but passable with any van.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Ponderosa Rd Dispersed?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ponderosa Rd Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.