Ruelas Spring (FR 4053) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Ruelas Spring (FR 4053) in AZ
Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Deering Spring.
All 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.9 miles). Climbs 640 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-ends 0.3 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Deering Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Weigles Butte stands 556 ft above the site, 1.4 miles north. The nearest town, Corona de Tucson, is 9.1 mi off.
September normals 59–82°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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