Peppersauce (FR 29) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Peppersauce (FR 29) in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Santa Catalina Ranger District
5.3 mi from Oracle
23 mi off I-10 (straight line)
Maps 5,404 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Southern Belle Mine.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 3.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 1 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Rice Peak stands 2,139 ft above the map pin, 1.9 miles south.
- Chain Link Tank lies 0.4 mi off.
Rules
- There is a 14-day stay limit per 60-day period. No camping within 1 mile of a developed campground or administrative site unless posted otherwise. No camping within 200 feet of a water source, including water tanks. If roadside camping, vehicles must remain within 300 feet from the centerline of the road. No camping anywhere designated as 'DAY USE ONLY' or with a 'NO CAMPING' sign.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 49–75°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.