Rice Peak (FR 4483) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Rice Peak (FR 4483) in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Santa Catalina Ranger District
5.0 mi from Oracle
Maps 5,668 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 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,000 ft over 3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
- Apache Peak stands 765 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles north.
- Chain Link Tank lies 0.1 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 48–74°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.