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NELSON LAKE

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34.32526
-110.75243
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NELSON LAKE (Camping Area) is located on Forest Road 300 South toward Black Canyon. The site is just under 1 mile south of AZ State Highway 260. Dispersed Camping Area. Vault Toilet located at Larson Ridge Trailhead across FR 237. from camping area. Th

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

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Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site
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THREE OAKS TRAILHEAD
trailhead • 4.63 km
UPPER CANYON CREEK
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CANYON POINT CG
campground • 6.5 km
CANYON POINT
campground • 6.82 km
AIRPLANE FLAT
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Larson Ridge Camping Area
campground • 7.49 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Fri, Jun 5
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Tue, Jun 9
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