Nugget (FR 4472) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

An 8.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pinal County, AZ. The road serves Pela Seca Spring.

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 8.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.6 miles). Climbs 3,100 ft over 8.6 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 21 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Rice Peak stands 1,957 ft above the site, 1.4 miles south. A reservoir lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Oracle, is 5.8 mi off.