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Saturday, December 14, 2024
Other Names | Camp Wood, Cottonwood Mountain, Stinson Mountain, Connell Mountains, BT Butte, Sheriden Mountain, Cedar Mesa, Sycamore Rim, Sycamore Mesa, Jones Mountain, Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District |
Last Known Status | Open |
This forested area offers some long and challenging ATV double-track loops with great panoramic views. Most of the trails are very manageable, but a few of them are relentlessly chunky so be prepared for a little bit of a bashing.
In addition to the trails, it is also possible to do long cruising loops on the smooth forest service roads which take you past some interesting old corrals and through a couple of shallow stream crossings.
With about 40 miles of trails, this is a great area for a full day ride, or two days of exploration, but the trails are generally more suited to ATVs than motorcycles.
Overall if you enjoy mountain views and you don't mind going slower on the rockier parts, you'll really enjoy this ride. Parking is permitted at Camp Wood staging area but there are no services.
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 (50 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
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 | permitted at Camp Wood |
Campfires | Some Areas | |
Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
Approx Size | 83,200 acres (130 sq mi) | |
Miles Of Trail | 40 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 3500 to 6500 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Little | |
Hard Pack | Mostly | |
Sand | None | |
Mud | None | |
Dust | Little | |
Rocks | All | |
Trees | Many | |
Steep Hills | Some | |
Water Crossings | Few | |
Small Jumps | Few | |
Large Jumps | None | |
Berms | Few | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Single Track | None | Mostly ATV double track trails |
Roads | Few | |
Intersections | Few | |
Rider Traffic | Few | |
Shade | Many | |
Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) sharp rocks, some steep banks |
Novice | Little | only novice terrain is the foresert service roads, no play areas |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Some | |
Comment | rocks, rocks and more rocks |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | National Forest |
Gasoline | 30+ Miles (SE) | Circle K (928) 776-1271 |
Diesel | 30+ Miles (SE) | Prescott |
Water | 30+ Miles (SE) | Prescott |
RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (SE) | Wilow Lake RV Park & Campground (928) 445-6311 |
RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (SE) | Wilow Lake RV Park & Campground (928) 445-6311 |
Campground | 30+ Miles (SE) | Wilow Lake RV Park & Campground (928) 445-6311 |
Conv Store | 30+ Miles (SE) | Prescott |
Parking | Yes ($5.00) day use area fee |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Pros | free camping, long trail loops, great scenery |
Cons | lots of sharp rocks, no services, trail loops are long, very long access road - 15 mile dirt access road - is graded but long and slow, no single track motorcycle trails |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days Spring/Fall |
Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
Nearest City | Prescott, AZ | ||
| From: Prescott, AZ
1) Take CR-5 (Williamson Valley Road) north 22.1 miles 2) Turn left (west) on NF-21, continue 15.5 miles 3) Turn right (north) on NF-95, continue about 100 feet. Campsite/staging is on the right 4) Or continue .25 miles further along NF-95 to the larger staging area (recommended for RVs). |
Contact Info | Prescott National Forest - Chino Valley Ranger District 735 N. Hwy 89 Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (928) 777-2200 mailroom_r3_prescott@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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