Lower Soldier (FR 8) in AZ

Road corridorCoronado NF, Santa Catalina Ranger District

10 mi from Catalina

Maps 7,756 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
Near Sykes Knob Picnic Area.
Estimated climb: 250 ft over 1.8 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Known camping along this road between mile 0.3 and mile 0.5: .

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Soldier Lake Tank lies 0.2 mi off.
Radio Ridge stands 1,298 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles west.
Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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. No camping anywhere designated as 'DAY USE ONLY' or with a 'NO CAMPING' sign.
Camping rules

October normals 43–65°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Lower Soldier (FR 8) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access