Bear Wallow (FR 2) in AZ

Road corridorCoronado NF, Santa Catalina Ranger District

10 mi from Tanque Verde

Maps 8,164 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 3/1–12/14

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Rough

All 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, 1.5 miles of it graded dirt.
Near Bear Wallow Spring.
Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Known camping along this road between mile 0.2 and mile 0.7: .

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Palisade Spring lies 0.4 mi off.
Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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. No camping anywhere designated as 'DAY USE ONLY' or with a 'NO CAMPING' sign.
Camping rules

October normals 41–63°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Bear Wallow (FR 2) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access