China Camp Road (FR 697) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
China Camp Road (FR 697) in AZ
Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Pinon Spring.
All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 900 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Sheepshead stands 1,047 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Gordon Tank lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Tombstone, is 11 mi off.
September normals 58–84°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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