Bellota Spring (FR 4431) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Bellota Spring (FR 4431) in AZ
A 5.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Bullock Corrals 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 5.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Climbs 970 ft over 5.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.8 miles off. Guthrie Mountain stands 2,459 ft above the site, 3.0 miles northwest. The Government Tank shoreline is 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Tanque Verde, is 8.4 mi off.
September normals 64–90°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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