Barriles Tank (FR 4653) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Barriles Tank (FR 4653) in AZ
A 6.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves John Ward's Ranch Historic Site.
Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista 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 6.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.1 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 6.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. A locked gate at the start of the road, signed private. Water crossings 0.1, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.6, 1.7, 2, 2, 2.2, 2.6, 2.7, 3, 3.9, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6 and 5 miles in. A gate 4.4 miles in.
The Chango Tank shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Rio Rico, is 10 mi off.
September normals 59–88°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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