Happy Valley (FR 35) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Happy Valley (FR 35) in AZ
An 18.5-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ.
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.
8.4 of the 18.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 8.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 18.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-ends 1.9 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. Cattle guards 0.1, 8.8 and 9.3 miles in. Gates 9.1, 10.8 and 17.8 miles in. A water crossing 9.3 miles in.
Rincon Peak stands 3,858 ft above the site, 2.0 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Mescal, is 11 mi off.
September normals 66–84°F, 2.5″ 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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