Mesa Tanks (FR 4088) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access
Mesa Tanks (FR 4088) in AZ
Road corridorCoronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
18 mi from Green Valley
Maps 5,245 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5.4 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 7.5 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- A cattle guard 3.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.0 miles off.
- Mount Wrightson stands 4,179 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles west.
- El Pilar Tank lies 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 51–77°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.