Corral OHV Trailhead
The Corral OHV Trailhead is where MT-1104 meets Horseshoe Lake Road. This is a very small staging area that can only accomodate less than 10 vehicles. However, the larger Kentuck OHV Staging Area lies just to the north on the west side of Horseshoe Lake Road. Both of these areas access the beautiful St. Clair OHV Permit Zone with numerous OHV trails, breathtaking views, and access to the Devil's Hole recreation destination along the Verde River.
All motorized vehicles in St. Clair OHV Permit Zone need a Tonto NF OHV Permit. For more information about the OHV Permit, check out the FAQ sheet.
St. Clair OHV Trails map [PDF, 1 page]
See the St. Clair handout for more information about the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone.
General Information
Year-round
Trailhead is day-use only. Camping may be allowed within the OHV Permit Zone, with the exception of Devil's Hole recreation area which is also day-use only.
Permits are required for motorized vehicle use in the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone. For more information on when a permit is required, see the FAQ sheet. Purchase an OHV Permit at Recreation.gov. Permits are as follows:
- 3-day Permit: $10
- 6-month Permit: $60
- Annual Permit: $80
OHV Permits are not required for vehicles parked in the OHV Staging Area.
Restrictions
- No overnight camping and no campfires at the trailhead
- 14 day stay limit in other Forest areas outside of the trailhead
- The Devil's Hole destination is a day-use site. Because water levels can fluctuate at a moment’s notice, this area should not be used for camping.
- The Telegraph Line Trail MT-42 is one-way only; vehicles must travel this route from east to west to provide safety for all visitors. This route is very narrow and can not safely accommodate two-way traffic.
- Pack-it-in Pack-it-out!
- Follow all State Laws such as as helmet requirements, eye protection, spark arrestor and muffler, brakes, headlight and taillight, license plate and AZ State OHV Decal, and rearview mirror. Visit Arizona Game and Fish Department's website for more information.
- Target Shooting: Target Type restrictions are in place. Only target shoot with approved targets. Click here for more information on approved targets and to view the closure order.
Motorized vehicle use into the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone requires a Tonto NF OHV Permit, which can be purchased from Recreation.gov.
A Special Use Permit is required to operate commercially on the Tonto National Forest. Contact your local Ranger District Office for more information.
Address: 40202 North Cave Creek Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Phone: (480) 595-3300
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 pm) Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
Coordinates: Latitude: 33.897583, Longitude: -111.750250
Directions:
- Exit AZ-101 at North Pima Rd.
- Continue North on Pima Road to Cave Creek Road.
- East on Cave Creek Road to Bartlett Dam Road.
- Head East down Bartlett Dam Road until Horseshoe Dam Road (FR 205).
- Head North on Horseshoe Dam Road.
- Access point is approximately 1.8 miles on your right; if you’ve reached the Kentuck Staging Area you’ve gone too far.
See Map of the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone that includes the location of the Corral OHV access point.
Parking
This is not a large staging area; please do not block the entrance to the St. Clair OHV Permit Zone with vehicles or trailers.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
No restrooms available at this time, but they're coming soon!
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Recreation Groups
St. Clair OHV Permit Zone motorized use area on the Cave Creek Ranger District.