See the road you will be taking to get to Crown King
Please REMEMBER that Crown King is a planned DESTINATION VENUE. Visiting Crown King is an adventure. Be prepared and do your research before you just jump in your car and go. If you have never been to Crown King be prepared and do not drive after dark.
Once you leave the interstate, you will travel from 1000’ to 6000’ on a historical, often a one lane road, County maintained dirt road through the Sonoran Desert to the hidden gem town of Crown King. Be prepared and alert! You will encounter off road vehicle, jeeps, cyclists, runners, cows, wild animals, other broke down travelers. Cell phone reception is sketchy. T-mobile and Sprint as well as burner phones do not work in Crown King. The best carriers are ATT and Verizon. There are no auto services from I 17 to Crown King. Pack water, blankets, first aid kits and check and maintain your tires. Be prepared
Directions: From Phoenix, Take I-17 North to exit 248 (Bumble Bee exit) and follow the graded (suitable for passenger cars) dirt road 28 miles into Crown King. An alternate route would be to take I-17 to exit 259 (Bloody Basin Road) and take it west until the road T’s, turn left following the road to a Y, stay to the right until you come to the stop sign. At the stop sign turn right and continue up that road to Crown King. Don’t forget to stop at the ” The “Redneck Yacht Club” in Cleator Arizona. 928-632-8534 TOTAL DRIVE TIME: 2.0 hours
Directions: From Flagstaff, Take I-17 south to exit 259 and then follow the directions as stated above from Phoenix. TOTAL DRIVE TIME: 2.0 hours
Do you need a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to Crown King?
No you do not, especially if you are prudent and drive carefully. The only time you need 4 wheel drive is during snowy conditions and possibly during “Monsoon Season”. Call the Innkeeper for questionable road conditions. Remember the Crown King road is a “historic” one lane road. Be safe and aware that others may drive to fast so get over safely to the side. If you google us… enter in
1 Main Street, Crown King, AZ 86343.
Safe Travels!!!
Trailer Parking/Large Truck Parking in Crown King?
Suites: Main circle driveway, labeled guest parking. If you have multiple vehicles notify owner for additional parking.
NO TRAILER parking available in the circle drive.
Cabins: Most cabins have their own parking entrances. All have gates that will be open upon arrival. Gates are narrow, limited large vehicles and trailer parking is discouraged. Damage to the gates is renters responsibility. The Cottage by the Creek Cabin does have a circle drive for trailers but again the gate entry is narrow.
There is limited parking in all of Crown King for large trucks and trailers of any kind. There is no turn around by the Saloon. We have limited accessible trailer on this property. The Saloon overflow parking is now closed as well to trailer parking or camping.
Solutions:
Either stage down the mountain near Bumblebee Exit or Bloody Basin Exit and drive your off road vehicle up the mountain. Or if you insist on bringing your large trailer then drive past the town and park your trailer in open forest spots towards Horsethief Basin.
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What and Where is Crown King Arizona?
Crown King is an “Old Ghost Mining Town” located in the Majestic Southern Bradshaw Mountains. We are just an hour and 15 minutes from North Phoenix. After leaving the I-17 you will travel on an old historic road, formerly a railroad bed for the Famous “Murphey’s Impossible Railroad.” The steam engine ran during the mining era from 1904 to 1926 only to be discontinued at the beginning or the first World War. Now left behind is the charming drive through the Sonoran Desert, on the dusty washboard road for 28 miles. The closest Cool Pines and Snow Enjoyment to Phoenix. Our temperatures are 15-20 degrees cooler during the day and up to 30 degrees cooler at night. Magically you will cross over the famous “Magic Bridge” and go from the spectacular Sonoran Desert into the Cool Majestic Pines. The Town has several attractions and events year round. Many visitors ride trails with quads and UTV’s then enjoy live music and drinks at the Famous Crown King Saloon, The Mill Restaurant, and The Prospector Smokehouse and Grill. When your day is done make sure you have the best lodging and cabin rentals to rest and relax. Come visit us at the Crown King Cabins, Suites, ( formerly named “Bradshaw Mountain Guest Ranch”),and for larger groups The Crown King Bunkhouse. Crown King host’s 2 Novelty Stores and several Eating Establishments. Don’t forget an excursion to Horse Thief Basin, a man-made lake with fishing available. The Crown King Event Center is available for Unique Weddings/Receptions, Family Picnics, Fundraisers, Reunions, Corporate Parties and Picnics and Events etc.