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Table Mesa Recreation Area

Monday, March 18, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Little Pan Campground, Hassayampa Field Office, Cottonwood Gulch, Moore Gulch, Little Squaw Creek, Agua Fria River, Black Canyon Trail System

Last Known Status

Open

This large desert area offers about 55 miles of multiple use trails. The Little Pan Staging Area offers plenty of level parking, spacious room for primitive camping and a vault toliet but no water or shade so come prepared. The main staging area also has a small ATV warmup loop designed for beginners.

There is no fee charged for camping but machines must display a current Arizona OHV Decal. Future plans include adding more single track trails for dirt bikes.

The area also offers many miles of non-motorized use trails which are popular with mountain bike and horseback riders.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	AZGFD sticker required
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	No	All non-residents must purchase an Arizona OHV decal.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (60 inches)
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 60 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted	(maximum width 60 inches)
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Youth Only	required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	vehicles must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	11,557 acres (18 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	55
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	1800 to 2100 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Some
Mud	None
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some
Trees	None
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	Some
Roads	Some
Shade	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SE)	Chevron (623) 780-3221
Diesel	5-20 Miles (SE)	Chevron (623) 780-3221
Water	5-20 Miles (N)	Black Canyon City KOA (623) 374-5318 or (800) 562-5314
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (N)	Black Canyon City KOA (623) 374-5318 or (800) 562-5314
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (N)	Black Canyon City KOA (623) 374-5318 or (800) 562-5314
Campground	On Site	Little Pan Campground
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (N)	Chevron (623) 780-3221

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

New River, AZ

Address

W Table Mesa Road, New River, AZ 85087

Trail Map

From: Phoenix, AZ
1) Take I-17 North to Exit 236
2) Turn left (west) off the exit ramp onto W. Table Mesa Road, proceed over the freeway
3) Turn right (north) onto the frontage road, continue 1.6 miles
4) Turn left (west) at the "Y", continue 1.4 miles.