Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Hassayampa Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access
The Little Pan Staging Area provides a staging and rest area for the Table Mesa Recreation Area. The staging area features two OHV training areas.
Primitive camping is available and includes two accessible vault toilets and information kiosks.
The staging area is located 42 miles north of downtown Phoenix. From Phoenix, head north on Interstate 17 to exit 236. Turn left on Table Mesa Road. Turn right after 500 feet to stay on Table Mesa Road. Follow the main road heading north for 2.5 miles, left on the first fork, right on the second fork.
34.00389, -112.16139 · 34°0'14.0"N 112°9'41.0"W
Typically 105°F in Jul, down to 68°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 70 | 71 | 77 | 84 | 93 | 102 | 105 | 104 | 99 | 89 | 78 | 68 |
| Low °F | 43 | 45 | 49 | 54 | 62 | 70 | 77 | 77 | 71 | 60 | 50 | 43 |
| Precip in | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
The Little Pan Staging Area is free (no fee required) for general visits by the public. However, commercial, competitive, and large organized group events require a special recreation permit. Contact the Hassayampa Field Office for more information about special recreation permits.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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