Ski Valley/Radar Road (FR 11) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

A 1.7-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Annabel Spring. The road is open seasonally, March 1 to December 14.

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 1.7 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 730 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. A gate 1.6 miles in.

Santa Catalina Mountains stands 752 ft above the site, 0.5 miles southwest. Kinglet Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Catalina, is 7.3 mi off.