Fdr 257 (Apache Leap Road) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Fdr 257 (Apache Leap Road) in AZ

Road corridorTonto NF

1.6 mi from Superior

Maps 2,896 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.3 are inside the Town of Superior, whose rules apply there.

Tonto National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 360 ft over 2.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • A cattle guard at the start of the road.
  • A water crossing 2.5 miles along the road.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
  • Apache Leap stands 1,830 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles east.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 6, a suburban sky.
  • Bored Spring lies 0.6 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 57–83°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.