Mazatzal Wilderness Camp AZ — Tonto National Forest, Payson AZ dispersed campsite
US Forest ServiceFree

Mazatzal Wilderness Camp AZ

Tonto National Forest, Payson AZ, Arizona3,881 ft🗓 Oct-May

About this site

Tonto NF trail camp in the Mazatzal Wilderness. Remote rocky ridges, desert springs, solitude.

Peak season temperatures

94°F
Avg high
68°F
Avg low

Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.

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Wildlife in the area

Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.

Bewick's WrenBlack-headed GrosbeakYellow-rumped WarblerAcorn WoodpeckerWestern TanagerBlue-gray GnatcatcherWoodhouse's Scrub-JayOlive-sided Flycatcher

Activities

BackpackingHikingWildlife watching

Amenities

Fire ring

Site types

Tent

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Quick facts

Land manager
US Forest Service
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
Oct-May
Stay limit
14 days
Elevation
3,881 ft
Peak temps
68°–94°F
Rating
4.5
Coordinates
34.0534, -111.4234
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