La Paloma (FR 4659) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
La Paloma (FR 4659) in AZ
A 5.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Lower Paloma Dam.
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 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Climbs 940 ft over 5.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.9 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Jarillas Tank lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Patagonia Mountains stands 3,061 ft above the site, 7.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Nogales, is 8.2 mi off.
September normals 58–88°F, 1.8″ 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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