Kentucky Gulch (FR 163) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Kentucky Gulch (FR 163) in AZ
Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 6.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Granite Mountain.
All 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.2 miles). Climbs 870 ft over 6.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0.7, 1.4 and 5.4 miles in. Gates 1.9 and 2.2 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Mount Wrightson stands 4,173 ft above the site, 7.2 miles southwest. The nearest town, Corona de Tucson, is 14 mi off.
September normals 59–84°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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