Bear Canyon Dispersed Camping

Tonto National Forest

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FR-1563 Payson, AZ 85553 602-225-5395 Official Website

GPS: 34.3794, -111.2916

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Overview of Bear Canyon Dispersed Camping

Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.

Last Price Paid: $0

Reported by Loving Every Mile on 3/12/2023

Pad Type dirt

Elevation 5,347 ft / 1,629 m

Max Stay 14

Tent Camping Yes

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Loving Every Mile

Livingston, TX

812 reviews

“Steep entrance, but nice woods to camp in”

Reviewed 3/12/2023

Nightly rate:	FREE!
Days stayed:	0

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There is a bit of a hill at the beginning, but if you can get up that the area allows for a few larger RVs to camp, as long as they have the clearance. I suggest scouting first to make sure. This is in woods with tall trees, so Starlink would work, but would have the occasional interruption. Limited solar as well, although you can get some between 11am and 2pm most likely.

Zero cell phone connection for AT&T & Verizon.

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Bear Canyon Dispersed Camping

Tonto National Forest