Off-road enthusiasts and solitude seekers find their element along Redington Pass Road, where dispersed camping opportunities stretch for miles through Coronado National Forest. This rough dirt road requires 4WD capability and rewards drivers with scattered pull-offs featuring established fire rings among towering saguaros and desert mountains.
The road conditions present a significant challenge, with deep potholes and rocky ledges that demand slow, careful navigation. Larger RVs face particular difficulties, as several reviewers note vehicles getting stuck while attempting to turn around on the narrow track. Cass G. explains that "the further east you travel on the pass the less people you have to camp next to," while sites closer to the entrance become crowded on weekends.
Cell service disappears as campers venture deeper into the pass, and the area experiences heavy day-use traffic from off-road vehicles and target shooters throughout daylight hours. The constant activity includes gunfire from dawn to dusk, creating a notably active environment rather than wilderness quiet. Litter remains a persistent issue along the corridor, with broken glass and spent shells scattered at many pull-offs.
For a different desert experience, campers can explore dispersed spots around Coronado National Forest or consider the more regulated environment at Douglas Spring — Saguaro National Park.
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Map & DirectionsReddington Pass Dispersed is located in Arizona near Saguaro National Park
Coordinates
32.312861 N
110.560639 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 54 min from Tucson, AZ
- 1 hr 38 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 38 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 43 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
















