Devil Tank (FR 6615) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Devil Tank (FR 6615) in AZ

Road corridorCoronado NF, Safford Ranger District

20 mi from Bylas

Maps 5,715 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Coronado National Forest ↗

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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Buford Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 140 ft over 0.9 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.0 miles off.
  • Pinnacle Ridge stands 1,804 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles north.
  • The Buford Tank shoreline is 0.4 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–75°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.