Upper Walker Canyon (FR 221) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Upper Walker Canyon (FR 221) in AZ
Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Calabasas Picnic Area.
All 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 290 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Pajarito Peak stands 1,316 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southwest. The Rock Tank shoreline is 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Nogales, is 8.0 mi off.
September normals 59–89°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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