Rosemont Cutoff (FR 231) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Rosemont Cutoff (FR 231) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
5,308 ft
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

An 11.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Deering Spring.

All 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11 of the 11.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 11.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 8.3 and 11.2 miles in. A cattle guard 10.8 miles in.

Deering Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Castle Dome stands 1,328 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Corona de Tucson, is 9.8 mi off.

September normals 58–83°F, 2.1″ 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?