California Gulch (FR 217) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
California Gulch (FR 217) in AZ
Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 31.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ.
All 31.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (31.8 miles). Climbs 4,600 ft over 31.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 49 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 19.1, 19.1, 19.4, 19.5, 19.6, 19.7, 19.7, 19.8, 19.8, 20, 20.3, 20.4, 20.4, 23.4, 28.3, 28.3, 28.4, 28.5, 28.5, 28.7, 29.8 and 30.9 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.6 miles off. Dart Tank lies 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Tubac, is 16 mi off.
September normals 61–87°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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