ATV and dirt bike riders enjoy 400 acres with approximately 20 miles of motorized trails, 2 cross-country areas, as well as a designated children's area. UTVs and four-wheel drive vehicles are not allowed since the vehicle spans greater than 50 inches. The main pit is a former gravel pit at 6,200 foot elevation just below Granite Mountain. There is also a smaller gravel pit. Higher terrain trails rise to 6,400 foot elevation. Rock and granite surface the area with ponderosa pine around. A host is available to provide information and assist visitors.
The Basics
Location:
7 miles northwest of Prescott
Operator:
National Forest Service
Total Sites:
11 Sites
Pet Policy:
Pets must be restrained or on a leash.
Reservation Info:
Reservations not accepted
Elevation:
6,200 feet
Season:
Year round
Activities:
ATV and dirt bike riding
Price:
$14
Phone:
928-443-8000
Amenities
Vault Toilets
Cooking Grills
Fire Rings
Picnic Tables
Pets Allowed
NO Drinking Water Gravel Campground Roads Staging area with ramps Trash Collection
Pricing Details
Single site: $14 1 vehicle, 10 people
Double site: $28 2 vehicles, 20 people
Extra vehicles: $5
Picnic sites: $5
Some More Things to Know
Each camp site usually accommodates one vehicle towing a camp trailer plus one additional vehicle (there is a charge for additional vehicle). Vehicles must be parked in space provided on site. Depending on the site, trailers between 22 feet to 40 feet in length can be accommodated. Trails and cross-country areas are for vehicles 50" wide or less All vehicles must have USFS approved spark arrestor in working condition. All vehicles must meet Federal and State noise standards - AZ max. 96 dba Dawn to dusk riding only.
Directions
From downtown Prescott, take Gurley Street west to Montezuma Street. Take Montezuma (Whiskey Row) north until it turns into Iron Springs Road. Follow Iron Springs approximately 5 miles to Alto Pit.
