Camp Wood Road

4.5/5 (9 reviews)
Camp Wood Road gives the adventurous overlander a smorgasbord of all that central Arizona has to offer. From the grassy plains of Williamson Valley to the pine forests of the Prescott National Forest, you experience Arizona’s ranching history with views of the historic Cross U and Yolo ranches. Th... Read More
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Highlights of Camp Wood Road

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Forest Category Icon Forest
Overland Category Icon Overland
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Water Category Icon Water
Highest Elevation
5968 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
68
Nearest Town
Chino Valley
Nearest Services
Chino Valley
Management Agency
Prescott National Forest
District
Chino Valley Ranger District

Overview

Camp Wood Road gives the adventurous overlander a smorgasbord of all that central Arizona has to offer. From the grassy plains of Williamson Valley to the pine forests of the Prescott National Forest, you experience Arizona’s ranching history with views of the historic Cross U and Yolo ranches. The central Arizona experience continues with miles of dirt road through high desert chaparral, with its pygmy forest of junipers, before descending into Wild Horse Basin, which, with its backdrop of the majestic Shipp Mountains, reminds one of Colorado. No authentic Arizona experience is complete without a copper mine, and this journey does not disappoint, ending in the copper mining hamlet of Bagdad with its giant copper mine, formed in 1882. The remoteness of Camp Wood Road gives the journey a special flavor. With constantly changing biomes and scenery, the miles fly by. Try it for yourself.

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107 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
9 Community Reviews
1 Video
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