Coal Mine (FR 4589) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Coal Mine (FR 4589) in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
11 mi from Whetstone
Maps 5,742 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Bear Spring.
- Estimated climb: 350 ft over 2.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 0.9: .
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
- Granite Peak stands 1,658 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles east.
- Bear Spring lies 0.1 mi off.
Rules
- 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.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 48–75°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.