Jacobson Overlook (FR 861) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Jacobson Overlook (FR 861) in AZ
A 2.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Graham County, AZ. The road serves Helldive Spring.
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 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 0.2 miles in.
Heliograph Peak stands 5,389 ft above the site, 4.5 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Helldive Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Swift Trail Junction, is 5.3 mi off.
September normals 62–88°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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