East Mescal (FR 369) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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East Mescal (FR 369) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
4,826 ft
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A 7.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves French Joe 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 7.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 3.2, 6.4, 6.8 and 6.8 miles in.

The Lower Tank shoreline is 0.1 mi off. French Joe Peak stands 2,846 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Whetstone, is 7.1 mi off.

September normals 57–86°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?