Arizona National Scenic Trail (BLM 6180) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Arizona National Scenic Trail (BLM 6180) in AZ
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 21.8-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Pinal County, AZ.
All 21.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (21.8 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 21.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Bell Butte stands 1,092 ft above the site, 1.8 miles north. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Superior, is 8.9 mi off.
September normals 70–95°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov