Oracle Hill (FR 4487) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Oracle Hill (FR 4487) in AZ
A 0.8-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 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- mapped turnaround at the end. A gate 0.8 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Oracle Hill stands 533 ft above the site, 0.9 miles south. The nearest town, Oracle, is 0.9 mi off.
September normals 61–86°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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