FR 4478 — Pig Spring in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pinal County, AZ.

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 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 470 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing at the start of the road.

Rice Peak stands 3,022 ft above the site, 2.0 miles east. Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Saddlebrooke, is 6.0 mi off.