Ash Canyon (FR 59) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Ash Canyon (FR 59) in AZ
A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Morgan Spring.
Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water, 5,280 ft from a developed campground.
All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). A cattle guard at the start of the road.
Bob Thompson Peak stands 2,104 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Sierra Vista Southeast, is 4.8 mi off.
September normals 58–84°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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