Bat Cave Tank (FR 4641) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bat Cave Tank (FR 4641) in AZ

Road corridorCoronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District

17 mi from Rio Rico

Maps 4,322 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Coronado National Forest ↗

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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near AZT Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 120 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • North Saddle Mountain stands 1,417 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles east.

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.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 48–80°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.