Fairy Duster (FR 5721) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Fairy Duster (FR 5721) in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5.1 mi from Sierra Vista Southeast
Maps 4,931 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Bob Thompson Peak.
- Estimated climb: 340 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 19%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bob Thompson Peak stands 2,401 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles southwest.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Rules
- There is a 14-day stay limit per 60-day period. No camping within 1 mile of a developed campground or administrative site unless posted otherwise. No camping within 200 feet of a water source, including water tanks. If roadside camping, vehicles must remain within 300 feet from the centerline of the road.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 50–78°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.