This is a high clearance road coming in to where the forestry land begins and BLM ends. You could pull a single axle 12-14’ in here, but I wouldn’t go past that. There are many trails around and beautiful views. The campground just down from here was full and forced me to come up further. The one below does not require a fee from what I saw. It’s quieter further up and the road eventually goes back to the highway. Little bits of road noise here and there but not enough to wake me.
I wouldn’t bring anything back here towing behind me except an overland trailer, personally. It’s rocky a good most of the way, but high clearance isn’t needed. A few off camber spots, but nothing horrible. I passed a Subaru Crosstrack coming in. Once you get back it is beautiful with great views. There is a creek below the spot with crystal clear water. You have to hike to Fishhook Lake from here on the Basecamp Trail (Wyoming Trail). It’s very secluded and quiet. Mosquitoes were very bad, be aware.
Right along the highway on a big climb from both sides. Maybe when the b/w photo was taken it was cool with 10% of the traffic now? The road is crazy busy these days. I would not recommend this location.
The location is wrong! This is the coordinates - 33.76672° N, 109.35443° W This was so much more beautiful before the Wallow Fire. Please put out your fires! I grew up not far from here and always enjoy coming. There are small trout in the river and Big Lake, Crescent Lake, Mexican Hat Lake, Reservation Lake, and Lee Valley Reservoir all close. There is picnic tables, potable water in tanks if needed, vault toilets, fire rings all in the campground. The marina store at Big Lake and Crescent Lake both have stores with firewood. At the time of the posting, the camp host at Diamond Rock campground had firewood for sale not far up the road. Watch the corners going in and out as the OHV guys drive pretty fast and the road is narrow in many places. Bear Wallow Cafe is in Alpine and I recommend the pie!
There are miles of trails from this area to go explore. There is O’Haver Lake not too far away to fish and more roads and trails from there. Poncha Creek is along the road as you make the drive in on Marshall Pass Road to O’Haver, and can be taken all the way to Sargents. This is dispersed camping, first come first served, no table and no trash. Pack in and pack out. There are many sites around the area to choose from.
So basically the title says it all. You park in a spot in the lot and carry your stuff to your site. The $28 doesn’t include a vehicle pass if you don’t have a state park pass. But, fishing is here. Boat ramp. Nice water.
I cannot believe what is charged for a patch of dirt and a table, and some vault toilets. Stayed here with a group to go explore surrounding 4x4 trails. There is a popular climbing area up the road, look for Bank Trail. Fishing is down the hill at Fourmile Creek. There is a lot of private property, so be aware. This is off Shelf Road which goes to Cripple Creek. You can take a loop of you feel like driving and go up to CC and then to Victor and take Phantom Canyon back down to Hwy 50.
Stopped for the night for a quick eat and sleep. Road was wet in places. Some areas I wouldn’t pull a trailer too far in. A Mercedes van was 200 yards down from me, so not horrible. In the trees, lots of firewood available, and very pretty. No facilities. Completely dispersed. Pack in and out.
Great area of you plan to have everything with you. There is a ranch up the road along the way to the end of the road towards the top. Great place to hang out and enjoy the quiet. Take a drive up the road. Onyx Cave isn’t far.
Been staying here off and on for over a decade. Great place to hang out with the family. Water hookup and electrical hookup. No sewer. They have a truck that will come pump your tank for a small fee. You can launch your boat and then bring to the campsite and tie off for easy access. Lots of parking available. You have to pay for extra vehicles. Dolly the Steamboat is available to ride around the lake and ticket purchase is at the marina. There is also a restaurant and bar at the marina. The campground has a mix of available sites. Day use also. Large grassy area for kids to play. Drive in can seem daunting if you haven’t experienced it before. Not bad, however. Hauled a 32’ 5th wheel with no problems at all.
This could have been a nice place. But, there are shooting areas all around and you hear that most of the day. There are beautiful Jeep and bike trails all over. Great views. Endless supply of firewood because the US Forest service has no clue what forest maintenance is. Fishing isn’t far away off the west side towards 67. Woodland Park is an easy drive if you forget something. Just the shooters are an issue. FR 315 is away from the shooting and has nice areas with some flatter locations and more trees.
Not much for camping area, but it’s right on the creek and secluded and quiet. No toilets. No trash. Verizon in and out. 4x4 needed to exit. Road is a couple miles, rough, and one shallow water crossing.
This is an overlook of the Gila Valley with a wall to keep people from driving off. Verizon works. It dead ends just past the wall. You could camp here in an RTT. There is a place further down that has a couple dispersed areas by the creek. Marijilda Ranch Road. It’s rough but worth the run. Pictures in this review are of that area.
There are vault toilets there. There is a few places one could pull off for a quick sleep, but not a campground at all. Little further south are places in the trees further off the road on the right hand side .2 and .6 miles down.
This is not a campground, but a spot to pull off the road when logging trucks are coming up.
Always great fishing here. There is NO camping here. I repeat, NO CAMPING. But plenty of dispersed to be found up the road further all the way to Terry Flat. There are trails up the road and some OHV and a Jeep trail. There is housing when coming off the highway. Be respectful and don’t drive 45 down the road. Take your time and take it in.
Nice quiet area. Small lake. Didn’t fish, so unsure. No amenities at all, which is fine. Road is a little rough going in, in places.
The road in turns to dirt for a brief minute, then back to paved. It winds and there are some tight turns. You turn off the pavement to dirt the last 1/4 mile. Wouldn’t take anything over 35’ 5th wheel. $5/night is not bad to have vault toilets, water spigot, picnic tables, river close. Biking trails, horse trails, hike trails, OHV trails all close. There are corrals at the “Host” site. There is a boat ramp 2 miles before the campground. There is one farther up also. Not sure about at the campground. No Verizon signal here.
Good place to pull off in a pinch for free. You do hear road noise. Close to Arizona Trail, where it crosses 60 so you can hike both directions if you decide to, or take the trail up to the top of the mountain. Very beautiful area