Josephine Canyon (FR 4082) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Josephine Canyon (FR 4082) in AZ
Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Connecticut Mine.
All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mount Hopkins stands 3,397 ft above the site, 3.5 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Bergier Tank lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Tubac, is 11 mi off.
September normals 60–84°F, 2.1″ 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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