Melendrez Pass (FR 165) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Melendrez Pass (FR 165) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
5,746 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 7.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Granite Mountain.

6.9 of the 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.7 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Cattle guards 3.7, 5, 6.4 and 6.9 miles in.

Castle Dome stands 890 ft above the site, 1.1 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Paja Verde Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Corona de Tucson, is 13 mi off.

September normals 58–82°F, 2.4″ 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?