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Ash Creek backcountry camping?

Postby Sarae » Sep 14 2010 4:20 pm

I was wondering if anyone has found any good camping spots a short ways in on the Ash Creek Trail on Mt. Graham. I'm taking over a trip last minute for this weekend and our plan is to head in a couple of miles from the Columbine Visitor Center and drop our packs and set up camp. From there we want to check out the falls and Oak Flat. Is the Mill site a possibility? We would need room for 4 tents and one hammock :D

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Re: Ash Creek backcountry camping?

Postby te-wa » Sep 14 2010 8:04 pm

redroxx44 may know a thing or two about camping just outside the campsite boundary, id ask her!
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Re: Ash Creek backcountry camping?

Postby bknorby » Sep 14 2010 8:13 pm

We went to the old Mill site last weekend. It was only 1.5 miles in on the Ash Creek Trail. It would suit your group just fine. Have fun!
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Re: Ash Creek backcountry camping?

Postby Preston the yeti » Sep 14 2010 9:14 pm

The Mill site is about the only spot upstream from Oak Flat that would hold 4 tents, as I recall.
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Re: Ash Creek backcountry camping?

Postby Sarae » Sep 15 2010 7:24 am

Thanks you all! I think we will aim for the Mill site then. Should be an excellent weekend for an overnighter!
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