FR 1175 — Wash Tank in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 1175 — Wash Tank in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Safford Ranger District
12 mi from Swift Trail Junction
Maps 4,334 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Rough
- All 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- A cattle guard at the start of the road.
- A gate 0.7 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Maverick Mountain stands 2,779 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northwest.
- Gillespie Wash runs 0.5 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 49–79°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.