Gunsite Pass (FR 4051) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Gunsite Pass (FR 4051) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
4,650 ft
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 6.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Harts Butte.

All 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks.

Harts Butte stands 1,341 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Ruelas Spring Number Two and Three lies 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Corona de Tucson, is 6.4 mi off.

September normals 63–87°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?