Epidote (FR 646) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Epidote (FR 646) in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Safford Ranger District
13 mi from Swift Trail Junction
Maps 4,415 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near South Tank.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Oak Canyon Tank lies 0.5 mi off.
- Ladybug Peak stands 4,353 ft above the map pin, 8.3 miles northwest.
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 48–79°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.