Access Roads

Access Roads to the Camino Madre Project Site

The proposed Camino Madre Renewable Power Project is located in a remote area of northern Yavapai County, approximately 12 miles south of Seligman on the historic Yavapai Ranch. The site’s location in a checkerboard pattern of private ranch land and Prescott National Forest sections creates significant access challenges. All construction traffic, equipment, and long-term operations would rely on a combination of county-maintained roads, privately maintained roads, and routes crossing Arizona State Trust Land.

Two primary access routes have been identified for the project area.

Access Route 1

Main access begins at Interstate 40, Exit 109 (Anvil Rock Road):

Travel approximately 9 miles south on Anvil Rock Road (Yavapai County-maintained road).

Turn onto Buck’s Road, a dirt road privately maintained through Sierra Verde Property Owners Association (POA) dues.

Continue approximately 2 miles on Buck’s Road (past Apple Valley Road).

Turn south onto Forest Service Road.

Travel an initial 0.25 miles across Arizona State Trust Land before reaching the Yavapai Ranch gate.

This route may serve as the primary construction and operational access for much of the project area.

Access Route 2

A secondary access point uses Williamson Valley Road, a dirt county road that could provide access to the southeast portion of the project area. This route originates from the Prescott area and connects northward toward Seligman.

Construction Phase Impacts

During the peak construction period (expected in the 2028–2029 window according to developer timelines), the project would bring significant traffic and activity to these rural roads:

Approximately 350 on-site workers daily.

Large volumes of heavy construction equipment, including turbine components (blades, nacelles, towers), concrete trucks, cranes, graders, and material haulers.

Increased daily vehicle trips for workers, deliveries, and support services.

These activities would likely require road widening, grading, stabilization, and potential paving or gravel upgrades on sections of Anvil Rock Road, Buck’s Road, and Forest Road to safely accommodate oversized loads and heavy traffic. Existing narrow dirt roads maintained by a private POA or county resources may experience accelerated wear, dust generation, and safety concerns for current residents and recreational users.

Long-term operational access would require ongoing road maintenance agreements, as heavy equipment and regular service vehicles would continue using these routes for the life of the project (typically 25–30+ years).

Land Ownership and Jurisdiction Considerations

The access routes cross multiple jurisdictions:

Yavapai County roads (Anvil Rock Road and Williamson Valley Road segments).

Privately maintained POA roads (Buck’s Road via Sierra Verde Ranch POA).

Arizona State Trust Land (initial 0.25-mile segment on the primary route).

Potential interface with U.S. Forest Service roads or lands due to the checkerboard pattern with Prescott National Forest.

Any improvements or ongoing use of these routes would require coordination, easements, or permits from the relevant landowners and agencies (Yavapai County, Arizona State Land Department, U.S. Forest Service, and private POA).

This page will be updated with additional details on road improvement plans, traffic studies, or agreements as they become publicly available.