Pine Mountain Wilderness

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Tonto National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,277 ft
Elevation

The southern-most wilderness area on the Prescott National Forest shares a boundary with the Tonto National Forest.  Recreational opportunities include: hiking, backpacking, and horse riding.  Mechanized equipment of any kind is not allowed in wilderness areas.  Trails in the Pine Mountain Wilderness include:

  • Nelson Trail #159
  • Buck Basin Trail #158
  • Pine Flat Trail #165
  • Tule Rim Trail #162
  • Verde Rim Trail #161
  • Willow Springs Trail #12

The USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for this precious resource. 

Getting there

34.14350, -111.83820 · 34°8'36.6"N 111°50'17.5"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in1.81.71.40.40.30.11.11.50.81.00.81.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Pine Mountain Wilderness

Can you reserve a site at Pine Mountain Wilderness?
No. Pine Mountain Wilderness is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Pine Mountain Wilderness

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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