Metate Tank (FR 4425) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Metate Tank (FR 4425) in AZ

Coronado NF, Santa Catalina Ranger District
4,226 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.9-mile stretch of 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.

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 200 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mica Mountain stands 4,440 ft above the site, 5.4 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The Metate Tank shoreline is 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Tanque Verde, is 13 mi off.

September normals 63–89°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?