Bloody Basin Road runs 36 miles from Interstate 17 all the way down to the Verde River where you will meet up with the Sheeps Bridge. But before you get to the river there is a lot to experience along the way. One of the big attractions is the Aqua Fria National Monument where you will get to experience the Pueblo La Plata. Ruins of an ancient settlement from over 750 years ago.
There are multiple dispersed campsites after you cross into the Tonto National Forest. Side trails are abundant for the overlanders who want to explore for days on end.
While most of this trail is a grated dirt road, the final 11 miles is ROUGH down to the river. Once at the end of the trail, take in the views of the Verde River from the Sheeps Bridge. The current bridge is a replica of the original built in the early 1940s. It was used to allow local sheep ranchers access to grazing land on the east side of the Verde.
Plenty of room for dispersed camping at the river. If you search hard enough, you may also find the hot spring!