About Chino Valley Ranger District
Nestled comfortably in the mountains of Central Arizona at an elevation ranging 3,000 to 8,000 feet, Chino Valley is located about 20 miles north of Prescott and 2 hours northwest of Phoenix. In 1863, Arizona's first Territorial Capital was established nearby at Del Rio Springs, and the surrounding area has experienced explosive growth since the town of Chino Valley was incorporated in 1970. Watershed, wildlife and range management, dispersed recreation, and fuel wooding are programs emphasized by the District. Chino Valley is also very involved in managing the Upper Verde River Area, habitat of some sensitive and endangered species. Ashes, willows, and cottonwood trees are common vegetation types found along the river banks. Although the Chino Valley Ranger District does not have developed recreation sites, dispersed recreation is allowed anywhere on forest unless posted otherwise. One…
- Managed by: Prescott National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi northwest of Chino Valley, AZ · 34.75623, -112.45347
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Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Feb.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.
Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Cottonwood (Dark Sky Community), 25 mi.
Dump station: 24.6 mi
Propane: 14.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 3 mi NW of Chino Valley 0.6 mi
- Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead 11.2 mi
- Granite Basin Recreation Area 11.2 mi
- Yavapai Campground 11.7 mi
- Alto Pit Ohv Campground 13 mi
- Thumb Butte 14.6 mi