C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
Campgrounds in Arizona
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Near Yarnell, AZ in Arizona
What to Pack for C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
Given these conditions, here's what to pack for a safe and comfortable visit.
The right gear turns potential problems into non-issues. Here's what C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. demands.
Essential
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Water (minimum 2L) — Dehydration impairs judgment and endurance long before you feel thirsty; 2L is the minimum for a moderate day hike.
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Navigation (map/GPS/compass) — Phone batteries die, cell service disappears, and trail signs get vandalized; a paper map and compass always work.
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Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen) — UV exposure intensifies at elevation and near reflective surfaces like water and snow; sunburn can happen in under 30 minutes.
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First aid kit — Blisters, cuts, and sprains happen on even the easiest trails; basic supplies let you treat problems before they force a retreat.
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Extra food — A wrong turn or unexpected storm can extend any outing by hours; extra calories prevent fatigue and poor decision-making.
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Headlamp with extra batteries — Trails that seem short in daylight can take twice as long with route-finding or elevation; a headlamp keeps you moving safely after dark.
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Fire starter — Hypothermia can set in even during summer at higher elevations; a reliable fire starter provides warmth and a signal for rescuers.
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Emergency shelter (space blanket) — A space blanket weighs under two ounces and reflects up to 90% of body heat, buying time in an unplanned overnight.
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Knife or multi-tool — From cutting cord to preparing food to improvising gear repairs, a knife is the most versatile tool you can carry.
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Extra clothing layer — Mountain weather can shift from sunshine to sleet within an hour; an extra layer prevents dangerous heat loss.
Wildlife Gear
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Hiking buddy (avoid solo) — Groups of three or more are almost never involved in serious bear incidents; larger groups make more noise and appear more intimidating.
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Noise maker — Clapping, whistling, or using an air horn warns wildlife of your approach, preventing surprise encounters on blind corners.
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Gaiters — Snake-proof gaiters provide a physical barrier against venomous bites below the knee, where most strikes occur.
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First-aid snakebite kit — While evacuation to a hospital is the priority, a snakebite kit helps you stay calm and follow proper first-aid protocols.
Terrain Gear
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SPF50 lip balm — Lips lack melanin and burn faster than other skin; cracked, sunburned lips at altitude are painful and slow to heal.
Seasonal Gear
- Spring: Camera, Wildflower field guide
- Fall: Camera, Binoculars (foliage viewing)
- Winter: Microspikes/traction devices
Activities & Best Time to Visit C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
The Forest terrain here lends itself to a range of outdoor activities throughout the year.
C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. draws visitors for camping, but the 5 available activities mean there's more here than most expect.
Photographers rate this area 55/100, with Good dark sky (Bortle 4) and 3 excellent meteor showers being a major draw.
Activities
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camping — Spend the night outdoors in a tent or campsite under open skies.
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picnicking — Spread a blanket, unpack a meal, and enjoy food outdoors surrounded by fresh air and open views.
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stargazing — Far from city lights, the night sky reveals constellations, planets, and meteor showers.
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walking — A simple way to explore trails, shorelines, and park paths at your own pace while taking in the scenery.
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wildlife_viewing — Observe animals in their natural habitats, from grazing deer to soaring raptors overhead.
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Terrain: Forest — Forests are dominated by dense tree cover, layered canopies, and shaded understories. Ground conditions vary from leaf litter to mossy soils, with limited visibility off trail.
Wildlife Safety at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
While the wildlife here is part of the experience, some species require caution and preparation.
Awareness is the best safety tool at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp.. Here are the wildlife considerations for this area.
- Mountain lions
- Venomous snakes
- Far from city (77mi)
- Good dark sky (Bortle 4)
- 3 excellent meteor showers
- Fall foliage
- Spring wildflowers
Venomous Snakes
Venomous snakes here include Western Diamondback, Mojave, Sidewinder. They're most active during warm months.
A heavy-bodied rattlesnake with bold diamond-shaped blotches along the back and a black-and-white banded tail ending in a rattle.
Seek emergency medical care immediately and keep the bitten limb immobilized at heart level.
A large rattlesnake with diamond-like dorsal blotches and a banded tail similar to the Western Diamondback.
Call emergency services immediately and limit movement to slow venom spread.
A small pale rattlesnake with horn-like scales above each eye and a sidewinding mode of travel.
Seek immediate medical attention and immobilize the affected limb.
- Watch where you step and place hands
- Stay on trails
- Wear boots and long pants in snake country
- Do not reach under rocks or logs
- If bitten: stay calm, immobilize limb, seek medical help immediately
- Do NOT: cut wound, suck venom, apply tourniquet, ice, or alcohol
Nature & Wildlife at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
The Forest terrain here supports a rich ecosystem worth noticing as you explore.
30 bird species have been documented near C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp., alongside 3 mammals and a rich variety of native plants.
Trees (1)
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Gambel Oak — It often grows in dense thickets, spreading by underground sprouts to form large colonies.
Wildflowers (2)
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Woods' rose — Pink five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. -
red dome blanketflower — Deep red dome-shaped composite flowers.
Shrubs (1)
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Brown-spined Pricklypear — Spines are brown to reddish and densely clustered.
Other Plants (5)
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Parry's agave
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Echinocereus bakeri
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box elder
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Scarlet Gilia
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Spinystar
Mammals (3)
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American Black Bear — A stocky bear with rounded ears and a straight facial profile. -
Black-tailed Jackrabbit — A large hare with very long ears tipped in black. -
Rock Squirrel — A large ground squirrel with mottled gray-brown fur and bushy tail.
Birds (30)
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Great-tailed Grackle — Glossy black male with long tail -
Ring-necked Duck — Male with glossy black head and gray sides -
Gambel's Quail — Gray body with chestnut flanks -
Common Merganser — Male white-bodied with dark head -
Rock Pigeon — Blue-gray with two black wing bars
Reptiles (6)
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Greater Short-horned Lizard — A stout-bodied lizard with short horns on the back of the head. -
Arizona Black Rattlesnake — A medium rattlesnake often dark brown to nearly black in color. -
Gopher Snake — A large tan or yellowish snake with dark brown blotches along the back. -
Greater Earless Lizard — A small lizard lacking visible external ear openings. -
Plateau Striped Whiptail — A slim lizard with bold light stripes running down a dark body.
Amphibians (1)
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Canyon Tree Frog
Insects (17)
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Large Milkweed Bug -
Arizona Mantis -
Western Rhinoceros Beetle -
Monarch -
Red-spotted Admiral
Other Wildlife (4)
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Common Desert Centipede
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Desert Blonde Tarantula
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Apache Jumping Spider
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Stripe-tailed Scorpion
Nature Bingo at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
Can you spot them all? Check off each species as you find it on your visit.
Wildlife Challenge
Botany Challenge
C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai Climate & Sun
For detailed planning, here's the climate data for this area.
The weather at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. follows a Temperate pattern — here's the monthly breakdown.
Climate type: Temperate
Annual avg temp: 52.6°F
Annual precipitation: 21.8 in
With an average annual temperature of 52.6°F and 21.8 inches of precipitation, C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. has mild, moderate rainfall conditions. Summer highs average around 71°F, while winter lows drop to 37°F.
Best months to visit: May, Jun, Sep, Oct.
| Month | Avg Temp | Precip |
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| Jan | 37°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 49°F | 0.8 in |
| May | 57°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 66°F | 0.3 in |
| Jul | 71°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 70°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 2.0 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 1.8 in |
Daylight & Sun Times
Daylight ranges from 9.9 hours in winter to 14.4 hours in summer — a difference of 4.5 hours.
Summer: 4:16 AM – 6:43 PM
Winter: 6:29 AM – 4:21 PM
C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai Trip Planning & Access
Planning your trip to C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. — here's the practical information you'll need.
From Phoenix, C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. is a drive covering 77 miles.
Visitor Friendliness
This location rates likely_allowed for dogs, excellent for families, and highly_suitable for elderly visitors.
- Dogs: likely_allowed — No restrictions found
- Families: excellent
- Elderly: highly_suitable
- Strollers: excellent (100/100)
- Beginners: Good starting point (Moderate difficulty (+5))
- Accessibility: Generally accessible to most visitors (90/100)
Places Near C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
There's more to explore in this part of Arizona.
Here's what else is nearby if you want to expand your itinerary beyond C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp..
Nearby Trails
- High Valley Ranch Trail, Yavapai 0.66 mi
- Aspen Creek Trail, Yavapai 0.71 mi
- Potts Creek Trail, Yavapai 0.76 mi
- Whitespar Trail, Yavapai 0.83 mi
- Rancho Vista Trail, Yavapai 1.45 mi
Nearby Campgrounds
Stargazing & Night Sky at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
Once you're geared up and settled in, the night sky here offers its own rewards.
C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. sits under Bortle class 4 skies — Rural/suburban transition for stargazing in Arizona.
Constellations
From C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp., you can trace Ursa Minor, Cepheus across the sky on clear nights.
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Ursa Minor — Home to Polaris, the North Star, Ursa Minor forms a small dipper shape that circles the northern sky year-round. -
Cepheus — Cepheus appears as a faint house-shaped pattern near Polaris in the northern sky.
Meteor Showers
Time your visit around December 13-14 for the Geminids, the strongest meteor shower visible from this latitude.
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Geminids — peaks December 13-14 (excellent)One of the most reliable and active showers of the year; best viewed after 10 PM when Gemini rises higher in the sky.
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Quadrantids — peaks January 3-4 (excellent)This brief but intense shower peaks before dawn; early morning hours offer the best chance to see multiple meteors.
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Perseids — peaks August 11-13 (excellent)A summer favorite with warm nighttime viewing; look northeast after 10 PM.
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Eta Aquariids — peaks May 5-6 (good)Best seen before dawn in the southeastern sky as Aquarius rises.
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Delta Aquariids — peaks July 28-29 (fair)Best viewed after midnight when Aquarius is higher in the southern sky.
Planets
Planets visible to the naked eye from this location:
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Venus — The brightest planet, often called the Morning or Evening Star -
Jupiter — The largest planet, bright and steady in the night sky -
Saturn — Famous for its rings, visible as a golden steady light -
Mars — The Red Planet, recognizable by its reddish-orange hue
Equipment Guide
- Naked eye: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Mercury (with care)
- Binoculars: Jupiter moons, Uranus, Saturn rings (barely)
- Small telescope: Saturn rings, Jupiter bands, Mars surface features, Neptune
Viewing Tips
- Check planets rise/set times for your specific date
- Planets appear along the ecliptic (zodiac path)
- Planets don't twinkle like stars - steady light
- Venus and Jupiter are unmistakable - brightest objects after Moon
- Use a stargazing app to confirm planet positions
- Best viewing: when planet is highest in sky (transit)
Best Viewing Months
- Evening: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Morning: Jul, Aug, Sep
Seasonal Highlights at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
The sky isn't the only thing that changes with the seasons at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp..
C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. is a year-round destination, but each season has its own character and highlights.
Spring Wildflowers
Peak bloom: March - April
Check local park websites for bloom reports
Fall Foliage
Peak color: October 15 – November 5
Best trees for color: Maple, Oak, Aspen
Higher elevations peak 1-2 weeks earlier
Bird Migration
Spring peak: March - April
Fall peak: October - November
Best spots: Wetlands, coastlines, mountain ridges
Indigenous Land at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai
This area sits on land with a deep human history that predates modern recreation.
The 2 Indigenous groups connected to this land include Hohokam, Yavapai Apache.
Territories
Data from Native Land Digital
C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai Geology & Natural History
Beyond the trails and wildlife, C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. sits within a landscape shaped by millions of years of geological processes. Here's what researchers and surveys have documented about this area.
Bedrock Geology
- Rock Type
- Crooks Canyon Granite
- Formation
- Crooks Canyon Granodiorite
- Age
- Paleoproterozoic
Fossils
- Fossil Occurrences
- 75
- Unique Species
- 44
- Oldest
- 23 million years ago
Mineral Deposits
- Deposit Sites
- 604
- Richness
- Exceptional
- Minerals Found
- Gold, Copper, Silver, Lead, Zinc, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Iron
Endangered Species
- Species at Risk
- 1478
- ESA Endangered
- 29
- ESA Threatened
- 16
- Conservation Score
- 100/100
Temperature Records
- Record High
- 105°F (2021-06-16)
- Record Low
- -21°F (1937-01-22)
Wildfire History
This area has a relatively low wildfire risk, but always follow posted fire regulations.
- Recorded Fires
- 83
- Largest Fire
- Battle (31,801.8 acres)
- Most Recent
- 2024
- Fire Risk
- Extreme
Watershed
- Watershed
- Crooks Canyon
- Water Quality (Good)
- 0%
- Impaired
- 0%
Reported Phenomena
- UFO Sightings
- 38 (NUFORC)
- Bigfoot Reports
- 2 (BFRO)
- Haunted Places
- 7 (Shadowlands)
- Eeriness Score
- 86/100
C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai Safety & Conditions
Before heading out, check these real-time safety resources for current conditions.
Check these official resources for current conditions at C64 Copper Basin Designated Disp. before you go.
Coordinates: 34.50715, -112.51855