Camp Creek Wash OHV Access

Camp Creek Wash (MT 413) is a popular destination for OHV recreation on the Cave Creek Ranger District. There are 3 different access points; two in the Desert Vista OHV Permit Zone and one in the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone. See the associated maps below. The majority of Camp Creek Wash is a wide, sandy wash with braided trails. The main route is generally marked, but please do your best to stay either on the main marked path or, at a minimum, within the wash footprint.

Traveling off designated routes is prohibited on the Tonto National Forest. 

St. Clair OHV Permit Zone Map - access to Camp Creek Wash on north side of Bartlett Dam Road at 

• Latitude: 33.8491355, Longitude: -111.7864161

Desert Vista OHV Permit Zone Map - access to Camp Creek Wash at

• south side of Bartlett Dam Road at Latitude: 33.8486270, Longitude -111.7863261
• end of Needle Rock Road at Latitude: 33.7724971, Longitude -111.6652981 

Please do not stage vehicles or trailers in Camp Creek Wash. This wash can fill up with water quickly without warning. Be aware of predicted weather events and use designated staging areas to park vehicles. 

This area has experienced several wildfires over the last 5 years, so please stay on designated trails to allow this fragile ecosystem time to grow back. The magnificent saguaros stand tall throughout the area, although you'll notice efforts from volunteers to transplant young saguaros and other desert vegetation so that this area will remain a vibrant saguaro environment. 

All motorized vehicles in the Desert Vista and St. Clair OHV Permit Zones need a Tonto NF OHV Permit. Vehicles parked in the staging areas do not need an OHV Permit.  See the OHV Permit FAQ for details about when a motorized use permit is needed. Be sure you’ve reviewed the Rules and Regulations of the OHV areas and please recreate responsibly!