Gillespie (FR 119) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Gillespie (FR 119) in AZ

Coronado NF, Safford Ranger District
3,747 ft
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A 3.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Graham County, AZ. The road serves Rock Tank.

Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.6 miles). Climbs 580 ft over 3.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Ladybug Peak stands 5,021 ft above the site, 5.0 miles west. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Swift Trail Junction, is 8.5 mi off.

September normals 61–90°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?