Sycamore (FR 4050) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Sycamore (FR 4050) in AZ
Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 11.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ.
All 11.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.5 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 11.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 41 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.3 and 9.9 miles in.
Mount Fagan stands 2,310 ft above the site, 3.2 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Corona de Tucson, is 3.3 mi off.
September normals 66–90°F, 1.6″ 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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