Rail X Ranch Dispersed Camping
State Trust Land
Write a Review W Edwin Road Catalina, AZ 602-364-2753 602-542-4631 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.514, -110.9427
Location submitted by: TK
Overview of Rail X Ranch Dispersed Camping
Permits available online via the Arizona State Land Department Recreational Permit Portal
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-929583 on 5/12/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet
Reported by Chris on 2/13/2020
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 3,182 ft / 969 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Rail X Ranch Dispersed Camping 11 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 8 Users
Last reported 5/12/2024
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 2/27/2020
“Great Views ”
Reviewed 5/12/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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We stayed in a 40 foot diesel pusher. We pulled up next to the solar field, where we found some fairly level ground. Most of the standard camping areas were a little more rutted and I didn’t want to take any chances getting stuck. Even though we were right off the main road there was not a lot of traffic and it was fairly peaceful thro... more
We stayed in a 40 foot diesel pusher. We pulled up next to the solar field, where we found some fairly level ground. Most of the standard camping areas were a little more rutted and I didn’t want to take any chances getting stuck. Even though we were right off the main road there was not a lot of traffic and it was fairly peaceful throughout the day. Plenty of trails for walking or riding. Amazing sunrises, and sunsets between the mountains.
Will definitely keep it in mind as a place to stop when the weather is dry.
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camper-929583 would stay here again
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“More for Vans, and UTV rides than boondocking”
Reviewed 2/15/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Anywhere |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here two night in Feb 2023, and it was by far our least favorite state trust land location. The main road is complete and in good shape, however the drop off at the cattle guard coming into the property is a good one and bottomed out our hitch. The spots the coordinates take you to, would suite several trailers our s... more
We stayed here two night in Feb 2023, and it was by far our least favorite state trust land location.
The main road is complete and in good shape, however the drop off at the cattle guard coming into the property is a good one and bottomed out our hitch.
The spots the coordinates take you to, would suite several trailers our size (28 ft) if they were in good conditions but many of the established camping circles were very rutted and holding water. Additionally, this was full of trash, mainly beer cans in the fire circles, but staying there on a weekend we did not want to take the chance of the same folks coming back to party if it's their local site.
We took the main road all the way back to the solar fields looking for spots but it there were not many options for our trailer so we turned around there and ended up camping right across the road from the coordinates just above the main wash.
This is much more suited to vans, and those looking to ride the trails.
Definitely not for larger campers or trailers. Our spot barely fit us but would be awesome for a van or two!
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“The road is fine now 12/28/22”
Reviewed 12/29/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The solar field is done and the road is currently great.
KampKnupp would stay here again
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“Not for big rigs”
Reviewed 2/5/2022
| RV Length: | 38' (Fifth Wheel) |
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There is construction going on (looks like they are installing a solar field), so it’s changed the way some things look out here from what you see on Google maps. With the huge ruts in the roads, we couldn’t find a place to park our 38 ft fifth wheel except a couple of spots that were right on the main road (which is rather busy with c... more
There is construction going on (looks like they are installing a solar field), so it’s changed the way some things look out here from what you see on Google maps. With the huge ruts in the roads, we couldn’t find a place to park our 38 ft fifth wheel except a couple of spots that were right on the main road (which is rather busy with construction going on). Also be careful about roads you go down. We ended up in a tight situation when all looked fine until we came upon some huge ruts. We ended up leaving to explore another area.
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“Low Profile stay away”
Reviewed 1/6/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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Rough road in about 2 miles, construction in progress something will be changing here in the near future as I see it. Still free and served it's purpose but be careful on the way in.
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“Beautiful Views, Rough Road”
Reviewed 3/11/2021
| Days stayed: | 14 |
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Pretty rough road in - you have to go back at least a mile or so to get to some decent spots, but the view is worth it. Good Verizon cell service and lots of paths for walking or biking. Once in a while you’ll see cows walking around. Don’t camp near the water troughs or any big dips where there is sitting water. Apparently, you have t... more
Pretty rough road in - you have to go back at least a mile or so to get to some decent spots, but the view is worth it. Good Verizon cell service and lots of paths for walking or biking. Once in a while you’ll see cows walking around. Don’t camp near the water troughs or any big dips where there is sitting water. Apparently, you have to be at least 1/4 mile away from those so you don’t disturb the cows from getting water. We had a farmer come by and tell us to move because we were too close to the sitting water. You do need a permit to camp here but no one was enforcing/checking for it.
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Vanessa would stay here again
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“Roads were bad. Some spots almost completely washed out”
Reviewed 3/17/2020
| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Saw some birds, pretty ones. A cow walked across the way. It was a huge one.
Slept like a rock. Drove about 2 miles in. Roads were holy and were washed out pretty bad in some places. We are in a 5th wheel, 37ft. long.
Paid for the permit on line after we set up. 14 day stay.
Beautiful view of Mt. Lemmon,
Beautiful view, period
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Verizon 4G
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“Rough road, not very clean”
Reviewed 2/27/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 11 |
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As others have noted, the road in is rough. It took us 30 minutes to drive 1.5 miles to our campsite. Originally, we were camped at 32.515204, -110.952107. After a couple nights, a man towing a horse trailer told a nearby camper that we were too close to the watering tanks for the cows and threatened to call the sheriff. We moved down ... more
As others have noted, the road in is rough. It took us 30 minutes to drive 1.5 miles to our campsite. Originally, we were camped at 32.515204, -110.952107. After a couple nights, a man towing a horse trailer told a nearby camper that we were too close to the watering tanks for the cows and threatened to call the sheriff. We moved down the road to the coordinates on Campendium and didn't have a problem for the rest of our stay.
There was a Javelina hunt during our stay, though we weren't affected. There was also random target shooting at all times of the day and night even though it's illegal.
Our group cleaned up a lot of garbage at both sites.
One day of rain turned the road into a soupy sloppy mess. We could get out in 4WD but didn't want to tow in either direction until it dried up.
The location is great for accessing the north east side of Tucson and there was a gorgeous owl residing at our second camp.
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“Not big rig friendly”
Reviewed 2/13/2020
| Days stayed: | 0 |
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| RV Length: | 43' |
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We were scouting out this site, because it was listed as big rig friendly. Just for a point of reference, we consider a big rig to be 40ft + and weighs >20,000 lbs. We are 43ft and weigh 37,000 lbs. There are too many deep dips in the road and the washes have too much soft sand for a large heavy vehicle. I'm attaching a few pics from... more
We were scouting out this site, because it was listed as big rig friendly. Just for a point of reference, we consider a big rig to be 40ft + and weighs >20,000 lbs. We are 43ft and weigh 37,000 lbs.
There are too many deep dips in the road and the washes have too much soft sand for a large heavy vehicle. I'm attaching a few pics from our scouting trip.
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“Rugged state land”
Reviewed 2/12/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Travel Trailer) |
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Close to Tucson. Mostly quiet.
Sandy road with lots of dips and washes. Go slow. We made it with out 31’ Airstream. First pullout on the right. We were able to get level with ease. Great views. Lots of debris around.
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Philyn Staytion would stay here again
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