Chiva Loop (FR 4417) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Chiva Loop (FR 4417) in AZ
A 6.7-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 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Climbs 630 ft over 6.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.5, 1.5 and 3.3 miles in.
Spud Rock stands 4,480 ft above the site, 5.5 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The Italian Trap Tank shoreline is 1.0 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Tanque Verde, is 9.1 mi off.
September normals 62–89°F, 1.8″ 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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