Spruce Mountain Picnic Site
Note: This site is located behind a gate which is locked when the fire tower is not staffed. If you plan to drive to Spruce Mountain Picnic site, call ahead to make sure the gate is open: 928-443-8000.
At 7,700-feet in elevation, Spruce Mountain Picnic site is the highest recreation site on the Prescott National Forest, and is home to the Spruce Mountain fire look-out tower which is staffed seasonally.
Facilities
- 4 picnic tables
- No fire pits
- 4 pedestal grills
- Hitching rack
- No drinking water
- Vault toilet
- No garbage service- Please pack it out
General Information
Spring - Fall; Open only when the fire tower is staffed
No fees are required for this site
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Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.4622208
Longitude: -112.4027832
Directions
From Gurley and Mount Vernon (Senator Hwy) in Prescott, AZ: Mount Vernon (Senator Hwy) becomes Forest Road 52 when it enters the forest. Drive south from Prescott for approximately 5.5 miles to Forest Road 52A, which will be on your left. Turn left on FR 52A and travel for about 4 miles to the lookout tower and picnic area. (Note: Narrow, winding, steep road is accessible to passenger vehicles only during dry weather.)
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
