Bellota Ranch (FR 36) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Bellota Ranch (FR 36) in AZ

Coronado NF, Santa Catalina Ranger District
3,930 ft
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An 8.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Precopia Spring.

Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water, 5,280 ft from a developed campground.

All 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Guthrie Mountain stands 2,534 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Trepida lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Tanque Verde, is 7.7 mi off.

September normals 64–90°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina 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?