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Hayfield Draw OHV Area

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Prescott National Forest, Cherry Creek Well, Hull Spring, Black Hills, Pfau Spring, Blue Monster Spring, Boulder Canyon, Verde Ranger District

Last Known Status

Open

With a variety of play areas and a well maintained staging area featuring shaded tables, BBQ grills and restrooms, this is a great choice for a day of play with the kids. The main trail starts out as a long and easy sand wash then gets a little chunkier as it heads up into the hills. There is also an enclosed tot-lot for the kids with a circuit of rolling bumps and banked turns.

The trails are open daily but may close temporarily on short notice due to inclement weather so call first before heading out. Visitors should note that the area has a seasonal closure that begins in late May and generally ends in September (call for current conditions).

This area is for day use only but camping can be found about 10 miles north at Dead Horse Ranch Campground.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	AZGFD sticker required
Dates Open	September 1 - May 31
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 (50 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
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	Prohibited	day use only
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	No
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on the trail
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	80 acres
Miles Of Trail	56
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	3200 to 3500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Mostly
Mud	Little
Dust	Mostly
Rocks	Some	trails get rockier the further you head toward the hills
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Few	trails near the staging area
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Some
Intersections	Few	many intersections near the staging area
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Few	gazebos at the staging area
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) steep drop-offs
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Little
Expert	Little
Comment	Expert terrain has a couple of steep chutes and some debris. The rolling hills around staging area are a lot of fun.

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron (928) 567-1463
Diesel	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron (928) 567-1463
Water	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron (928) 567-1463
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Distant Drums RV Resort (928) 554-0444
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Distant Drums RV Resort (928) 554-0444
Campground	5-20 Miles (N)	Dead Horse Ranch Campground (928) 634-5283
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron (928) 567-1463

FEES & PASSES

Parking	Yes ($5.00) Free on Wednesdays
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	large variety of play areas around staging area, nice staging area - has gazebos, BBQ grills, restrooms, well kept, sand washes are fun, tot-lot is well made & fun
Cons	day use only, only one main trail, no single track
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Half Day Spring
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Cottonwood, AZ

Address

Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway, Camp Verde, AZ 86322

Trail Map

From: Flagstaff, AZ
1) Take I-17 South to Exit 287
2) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp onto AZ-260, continue 5.4 miles.
3) Look for signs, staging area is on the left (west) and is visible from the road.