Santa Rita Gulch (FR 144) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Santa Rita Gulch (FR 144) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
4,644 ft
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 4.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Santa Rita Peak.

All 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A reservoir lies 0.2 mi off. Santa Rita Peak stands 1,121 ft above the site, 1.3 miles north. The nearest town, Rio Rico, is 11 mi off.

September normals 62–87°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?