Carter Sawmill Spring (FR 156) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Carter Sawmill Spring (FR 156) in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Safford Ranger District
11 mi from Pima
Maps 4,195 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Dead Steer Mesa.
- Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 6.2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.4 miles off.
- Blue Jay Peak stands 4,659 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles southwest.
- Carter Tank lies 0.9 mi off.
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 53–80°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.