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Table Mesa Recreation Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Little Pan Campground, Hassayampa Field Office, Cottonwood Gulch, Moore Gulch, Little Squaw Creek, Agua Fria River, Black Canyon Trail System |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large desert area offers about 55 miles of multiple use trails. The Little Pan Staging Area offers plenty of level parking, spacious room for primitive camping and a vault toliet but no water or shade so come prepared. The main staging area also has a small ATV warmup loop designed for beginners.
There is no fee charged for camping but machines must display a current Arizona OHV Decal. Future plans include adding more single track trails for dirt bikes.
The area also offers many miles of non-motorized use trails which are popular with mountain bike and horseback riders.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | AZGFD sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | All non-residents must purchase an Arizona OHV decal. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (60 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 60 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | (maximum width 60 inches) |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 11,557 acres (18 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 55 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 1800 to 2100 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | None | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Chevron (623) 780-3221 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Chevron (623) 780-3221 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (N) | Black Canyon City KOA (623) 374-5318 or (800) 562-5314 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (N) | Black Canyon City KOA (623) 374-5318 or (800) 562-5314 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (N) | Black Canyon City KOA (623) 374-5318 or (800) 562-5314 |
| Campground | On Site | Little Pan Campground |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (N) | Chevron (623) 780-3221 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | New River, AZ | ||
| Address | W Table Mesa Road, New River, AZ 85087 | ||
| From: Phoenix, AZ
1) Take I-17 North to Exit 236 2) Turn left (west) off the exit ramp onto W. Table Mesa Road, proceed over the freeway 3) Turn right (north) onto the frontage road, continue 1.6 miles 4) Turn left (west) at the "Y", continue 1.4 miles. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Hassayampa Field Office 21605 N. 7th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 580-5500 asoweb_az@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
Table Mesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/5/2014 (Thanks!)
Table Mesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/5/2014 (Thanks!)
Table Mesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/5/2014 (Thanks!)
Table Mesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/5/2014 (Thanks!)
Table Mesa Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/5/2014 (That was a great set of photos, thanks very much!)
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