Alto Pit OHV Campground

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 and degrees of skill, and proves challenging and enjoyable for everyone alike. 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, and West Pit is located a short distance to the southwest. The 20-mile trail system offers challenging rides for advanced recreationists and thrilling rides for beginners. 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, which may be used for group gatherings of up to 50 people. Ten campsite driveways are pull-through, one is back-in, and all have gravel surfaces; some 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. The rugged landscape that encompasses and surrounds Alto Pit is a nearly perfect setting for off-highway vehicle 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 includes ponderosa pine, limber pine, oak, manzanita, and a variety of shrubs and grasses. Granite Basin Recreation Area is located northeast of the Alto Pit OHV Area, just a 15 minute drive away. It contains Yavapai Campground, Granite Basin Lake and several day use areas, where 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 the Granite Mountain Wilderness Area. Thumb Butte, at 6,515 feet, rises prominently southeast of the 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.