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Long Draw OHV Route
Monday, March 18, 2024
| Other Names | Chevelon Crossing Campground, Chevelon Lake Campground, Apache - Sitgreaves National Forest, Black Mesa Ranger District, Mogollon Rim, Chevlon Canyon |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest offers a 30-mile loop that can be accessed at either Long Draw North (Chevelon Crossing Campground) or Long Draw South (Chevelon Lake Campground).
The terrain is mostly hard packed with some loose chunk rock but the scenery is a nice mix of fir and oak trees. There are no width restrictions but all machines must be street legal and display a current Arizona OHV Sticker.
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 | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 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 | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Heber-overgaard, AZ | ||
| From: Heber-overgaard, AZ
1) Take Hwy 260 West about 25 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto Rim Road, continue 8.5 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto FS Road 169/Dye Ridge, continue 12 miles 4) Turn right (east) onto Old Rim Road, continue 1.7 miles 5) Long Draw South - Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground entrance is on the left. For Long Draw North - Chevelon Crossing Campground: 6) Continue north on FS Road 169 8.7 miles 7) Turn right (south) onto FS Road 504, continue 1.4 miles 8) Campground entrance is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Apache Sitgreaves National Forest - Black Mesa Ranger District P.O. Box 968 Overgaard, AZ 85933 (928) 535-7300 mailroom_r3_apache_sitgreaves@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 30 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 6200 to 6800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Little | |
| Mud | None | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
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KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Heber-overgaard, AZ | |
| Diesel | Heber-overgaard, AZ | |
 Water | Heber-overgaard, AZ | |
 RV Hookup | Heber-overgaard, AZ | |
 RV Disposal | Heber-overgaard, AZ | |
| Campground | Heber-overgaard, AZ | |
 Conv Store | Heber-overgaard, AZ |
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