Coronado National Forest Lizard rd | Wild Camping
United States
Details
- Verified:
- about 1 year ago
- GPS:
- 32.01272, -110.01187
- Altitude:
- 1467.0 masl
- Website:
- None
- Contributor:
-
facebook.com/groups/673898184273869/
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- No
- Toilets:
- No
- Big Rig Friendly:
- Unknown
- Tent Friendly:
- Yes
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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iOverlander cannot verify if wild camping is permitted at this location. It is your responsibility to verify local laws or obtain consent before staying the night.
Still technically in Tucson area, but drove about 60 miles east to the Dragoon Mts. In the Coronado National Forest. They are also part of the "Sky Islands" which are known for their much different and diverse ecosystems vs surrounding deserts areas due to the higher elevation. It's much cooler too....10 to 20 degrees cooler, depending on what your comparing. I'm at almost 5,000 ft amsl here. Weather is fantastic. No dust. Stunning mountain and valley views overlooking the railroad and the tiny town of Dragoon (pop. 209). Cattle roam freely. Absolutely nobody here. Just me. Saw one pick up truck pass by all day. This area is popular with hikers and rock climbers.
Anyway. As this is national forest, 14 day stay max. Free. No services. My site has a rock fire pit, however a burn ban is in effect as there is a large forest fire to the south already. Access road is ok. Larger rocks. Some washboard. Some dips and washouts. You definitely need to go slow and pay attention. I probably would not recommend going too far in, like i did, if you have a a big rig as the road gets worse the further you go. Would not Access at night unless you had some decent candlepower. My spot is somewhat unlevel. I'll need to watch my refrigerator. There are not a ton of spots back in here, but its pretty open, some you probably could just make your own in some grassy areas.
Nice part is that VZW is strong. 63 mbps down/6 up, although it has been lower a couple times I checked, but never below 15mbps down. The OTC is pulling in about 20 TV stations from Tucson.
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When you see a no trespassing sign at the cattle guard, do not get confused but go straight at least a few hundred yards. that sign is just for the land to the right. If you pull off to the right, the gentleman who owns the property there will get very upset. Also everyone please pick up your trash. He said he had to go pick up trash in the camping spots.
Report Check-InGreat place. Easy to access off i-10 and plenty of open spaces. clean, our site had a fire ring, but we didn't have a fire. Our Honda Element did fine on the road. it's kinda bumpy but nothing major.
Report Check-InStill technically in Tucson area, but drove about 60 miles east to the Dragoon Mts. In the Coronado National Forest. They are also part of the "Sky Islands" which are known for their much different and diverse ecosystems vs surrounding deserts areas due to the higher elevation. It's much cooler too....10 to 20 degrees cooler, depending on what your comparing. I'm at almost 5,000 ft amsl here. Weather is fantastic. No dust. Stunning mountain and valley views overlooking the railroad and the tiny town of Dragoon (pop. 209). Cattle roam freely. Absolutely nobody here. Just me. Saw one pick up truck pass by all day. This area is popular with hikers and rock climbers.
Anyway. As this is national forest, 14 day stay max. Free. No services. My site has a rock fire pit, however a burn ban is in effect as there is a large forest fire to the south already. Access road is ok. Larger rocks. Some washboard. Some dips and washouts. You def need to go slow and pay attention. I probably would not recommend going too far in, like i did, if your a big guy as the road gets worse the further you go. Would not Access at night unless you had some decent candlepower. My spot is somewhat unlevel. I'll need to watch my refrigerator. There are not a ton of spots back in here, but its pretty open, some you probably could just make your own in some grassy areas.
Nice part is that VZW is strong. 63 mbps down/6 up, although it has been lower a couple times I checked, but never below 15mbps down. The OTC is pulling in about 20 TV stations from Tucson.
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