Bureau of Land Management · Arizona
Packsaddle Recreation Site
Bureau of Land Management · Arizona, United States
- Cost
- Packsaddle Recreation Site is free (no fee required) for general visits by the public.
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,076 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 928-718-3700
- Activities
- Camping, Picnicking, Accessible Facility or Activity, Bird Watching
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
BLM campground. Packsaddle Recreation Site is located along the crest of the Cerbat Mountains, high above the old mining town of Chloride, Arizona.
This site features dispersed campsites, a vault toilet, and picnic areas. Nearby recreation opportunities include birdwatching, off-highway vehicle driving, and hunting. The Cherum Peak Trail is nearby for hiking.
Located at a 6,000-foot elevation, this site is located in a picturesque woodland consisting of pinyon pine and juniper. Visitors here are treated to spectacular views of the surrounding valley and distant mountain ranges. This site features scenic vistas and shady respite from the hot desert floor.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 27° | 16° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 30° | 16° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 55° | 34° | 21° | 81° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 64° | 42° | 30° | 79° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 74° | 52° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 62° | 47° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 69° | 60° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 66° | 58° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 60° | 46° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 45° | 31° | 80° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 37° | 20° | 69° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 27° | 19° | 61° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Cherum Peak Trail head · 2.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Mt. Tipton Access - L. Indianspr · 8.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Twenty Six Wash · 8.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 529 trails in BLM lands in Arizona
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Elk Ridge RV Campground (Hualapai Mountain Park) · City, County & Regional Parks · 29 mi
- Hualapai Mountain Park Dry Camping · City, County & Regional Parks · 29 mi
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