South Willow (FR 1) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
South Willow (FR 1) in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Santa Catalina Ranger District
8.6 mi from Tanque Verde
Maps 6,986 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Rough
- All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
- Near Lizard Rock.
- Estimated climb: 440 ft over 2.6 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Green Mountain stands 905 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles northeast.
- Rose Canyon Lake lies 0.6 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Rules
- There is a 14-day stay limit per 60-day period. No camping within 1 mile of a developed campground or administrative site unless posted otherwise. No camping within 200 feet of a water source, including water tanks. If roadside camping, vehicles must remain within 300 feet from the centerline of the road. No camping anywhere designated as 'DAY USE ONLY' or with a 'NO CAMPING' sign.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 51–68°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.