Carr Canyon (FR 368) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

A 7.2-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Carr Canyon Trailhead.

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 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 0.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,400 ft over 7.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 5.5 miles in. Water crossings 5.7, 6 and 6.7 miles in.

Carr Peak stands 2,034 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Oak Grove Spring lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Sierra Vista Southeast, is 4.7 mi off.