Tripp Canyon (FR 286) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Tripp Canyon (FR 286) in AZ
A 13.0-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Graham County, AZ. The road serves Sawmill Water Storage 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 13 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 2.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,800 ft over 13 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 4.5 and 12.3 miles in.
Cedar Mountain stands 1,352 ft above the site, 1.2 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The Sawmill Water Storage Tank shoreline is 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Pima, is 16 mi off.
September normals 60–85°F, 1.5″ 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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