Quemada Tank (FR 4402) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Quemada Tank (FR 4402) in AZ
A 1.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Papago Spring.
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 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 320 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Water crossings 0.2, 0.5 and 1.4 miles in.
Rincon Peak stands 4,804 ft above the site, 5.2 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Papago Spring lies 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Rincon Valley, is 5.3 mi off.
September normals 64–91°F, 1.5″ 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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