Off N Mescal Road in southeastern Arizona, this dispersed camping area sits on State Trust Land managed by the Arizona State Land Department. Campers need an Arizona Land Trust permit, which officials do check. The main road provides decent access for RVs up to 28 feet, though washouts on deeper trails limit trailer access beyond the primary camping zones.
Train noise carries across the valley about a mile away, creating a consistent background soundtrack that most campers adjust to quickly. Some sites farther back show signs of previous damage from inconsiderate visitors. For campers wanting more developed amenities, Spear G Ranch offers additional services about five miles southeast.
Description
An annual AZ State Trust permit is required for recreating on State Trust Lands
Fee Info
Individual Permit: An Individual Permit is $15 and grants a single person access to State Trust land for certain types of recreational activities including bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street in Phoenix.
Family Permit: A Family Permit is $20 and grants a family unit (two adults and their children under 18 years of age) access to State Trust land for certain types of recreational activities including bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street in Phoenix.
Small-Group Permit: A Small-Group Permit is $15 and grants up to 19 people access to State Trust land locations for five consecutive days for certain types of non-commercial recreational activities including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street, in Phoenix.
Large-Group Permit: A Large-group Permit is for a group larger than 20 people. Please submit a Public Inquiry
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Location
Dispersed CampingMescal Road Dispersed Site is located in Arizona
Coordinates
32.00571342141076 N
110.43066395720804 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Mescal Road Dispersed Site needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 32 min from Tucson, AZ
- 38 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 25 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 30 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
