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Alto Pit Ohv Campground
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USDA Forest Service11Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
11Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Alto Pit OHV Campground is located at the foot of Granite Mountain Wilderness Area, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. The off-highway trail system within the recreation area draws enthusiasts of all ages with degrees of skills that prove challenging and enjoyable for everyone alike. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general campground questions contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at 1 (928) 443-8000.
Recreation
Once an active gravel pit, Alto Pit is now exclusively used for motorized off-road travel. Main Pit is the larger of two gravel pits within the recreation area. West Pit is located a short distance to the southwest of Main Pit. The 20-mile trail system offers challenging rides for advanced recreationists and thrilling rides for beginners. Facilities
The campground has 10 single occupancy campsites and one double occupancy campsite. Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring, and space for a tent. Near the entrance to the facility is a large Ramada. This may be used for group gatherings of up to 50 people. Ten campsite driveways are pull-through, one campsite driveway is back-in, and all have gravel surfaces. Some campsite driveways allow a camp unit (RV or tow vehicle and trailer) and an extra vehicle quite easily, while others may be snug. Services include three vault restrooms and two trash dumpsters. There are no RV hook-ups or dump station in the campground. There is a $5 day-use fee for visitors not camping although day-use is free on Wednesdays.Natural Features
The rugged landscape that encompasses and surrounds Alto Pit OHV Campground is a nearly perfect setting for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. Granite rock in various stages of degradation is evident and is more pronounced when viewing craggy and rugged Granite Mountain rising abruptly to the north. Predominate vegetation include ponderosa pine, limber pine, oak, manzanita, and a variety of shrubs and grasses.
Nearby Attractions
Granite Basin Recreation Area is located northeast of the Alto Pit OHV Area and just a 15 minute drive away. Granite Basin contains Yavapai Campground, Granite Basin Lake and several day use areas. Visitors enjoy fishing, bird-watching, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, biking, picnicking, camping, and just plain relaxing. Immediately rising north of Granite Basin Lake is rugged Granite Mountain with a highest point of 6,874 feet within Granite Mountain Wilderness Area. Thumb Butte, at 6,515 feet, rises prominently southeast of Alto Pit OHV Area and can be seen from most anywhere in the Prescott Basin. It is one of the most popular destinations in the Prescott National Forest.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 11 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
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Vehicle limit
11
Vehicle length
11
Driveway entry
11
Shade
11
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
11
Operator directions
From the courthouse located in downtown City of Prescott, go northwest on Iron Spring Road. Continue 5 miles past the junction of Gale Gardner Way and Iron Springs Road. Alto Pit is on the right side of the road.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
11 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 11 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 124 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Pull-Through 183 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 74 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 95 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 66 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 103 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 28 ft Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 97 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 128 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-05 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 63 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |