PAPAGO PARK, PHOENIX
Pros:
Small desert park with trails right in Central Phoenix. Permits are inexpensive. No travel or overnight stays required.
Permit allows us to use a private paved road so we can bring production vehicles or prop cars right up into the trails.
Cons:
CANNOT SHOOT THERE ON WEDNESDAYS. No lakes or other natural water features. Shots need to be a bit tight since pulled back shots may show city in the background.
ASSOCIATED COSTS
Roughly $1700 per day includes permit, required park rangers, and motorhome for talent staging and restrooms.
No hotels or mileage reimbursement needed