Bullock Canyon (FR 4438) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Bullock Canyon (FR 4438) in AZ
A 4.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Bull 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 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.5 miles). Climbs 440 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Water crossings 2, 2.4, 2.8 and 2.9 miles in.
Piety Hill stands 870 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northeast. Bull Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Tanque Verde, is 12 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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