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Dispersed Camping
Woodchute Wilderness
Woodchute Wilderness in Arizona features rugged terrain with elevations that provide expansive views. Temperatures range from highs in the 80s during summer to lows in the 30s in winter. Nearby attractions include the historic town of Jerome and the scenic Mingus Mountain, offering hiking and exploration opportunities for campers.
Description
USDA Forest Service
This small wilderness offers relatively easy access and spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks and panoramic vistas of central Arizona. Created in 1984, the 5,923-acre wilderness ranges in elevation from 5,500 to 7,800 feet. Ponderosa Pine is the dominate overstory species located at the upper elevations which gradually changes to pinon pine and Utah juniper at the lower and relatively drier elevations. There is 1 maintained trail within this wilderness: #102 Woodchute Wilderness on Wilderness.net Mingus Mountain Brochure (1.86 MB) NOTE- _ Brochure Correction: Mingus Mountain Campground and Picnic Site do not have electricity available at this time._ The USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for this precious resource.
Location
Woodchute Wilderness is located in Arizona
Coordinates
34.74289038453197 N
112.14950362347489 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
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
- 53 min from Prescott Valley
- 1 hr 58 min from Phoenix
- 2 hrs 6 min from Flagstaff
- 3 hrs 54 min from Lake Havasu City
