Southern Bell Mine (FR 4470) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Southern Bell Mine (FR 4470) in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Santa Catalina Ranger District
5.4 mi from San Manuel
Maps 4,439 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 1.4–2.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Miner's Grave.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 2.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- A pond lies 0.2 mi off.
- Rice Peak stands 3,104 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles southwest.
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 53–79°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.