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Desert Vista OHV Area

Located in the Cave Creek District about one hour from Phoenix, this 33,500 acre area has more than 100 miles of open routes that vary in width. The primary access point is the Wildcat staging area located on Bartlett Dam Road approximately 1 mile east of Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek AZ. All routes are two-way travel ranging in technical challenge from easy to very difficult with the majority of routes falling in the moderate to more difficult category. A highlight of this area is Camp Creek…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 33.849801, -111.816233

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • C C C (AZ) Tonto NF
  • CAVE CREEK GROUP SITE
  • Mesquite (AZ)
  • Horseshoe (AZ)
  • Tonto National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
  • Pine Mountain Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Vista OHV Area reservable?

Desert Vista OHV Area is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Desert Vista OHV Area?

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How do I book a campsite at Desert Vista OHV Area?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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