V15E5: Home in the Bed of a Defender

In the shadow of the Tortolita Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. This is State Trust land so an inexpensive permit is required. Available online. Located five miles down a long dirt road past solar farm construction. Dirt road is passable in stock AWD and 4x4 vehicles. Sprawling undeveloped desert landscape with decent cell service, small primitive fire ring, enough room for two or three vehicles. Other camping opportunities, 4x4, and mountain biking trails in the area. Low desert vegetation. Some recreational traffic during the day. View of mountains to the east.

This is a clear spot atop a desert mountain saddle on Arizona State Trust Land with great views to the east and west. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Good cell service. An inexpensive annual permit is required to use State Trust Land for recreation. This is a primitive spot with no fire ring, just great views! Requires high-clearance four wheel drive to access.

This is a remote, dispersed campsite in Coronado National Forest near Tucson, Arizona. It is a spacious clearing, large enough to accommodate a few vehicles and tents. It is located on a spur off of a long, primitive forest road that requires four-wheel drive. Cell service is moderate here, and privacy is good with the very occasional hiker or ATV. There is room for a small tent beneath the junipers. Some cattle wandering around the area. Surrounded by high-desert vegetation and mountainous valleys in every direction.