Haystack (FR 4598) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Haystack (FR 4598) in AZ
A 3.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Easter Mountain.
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 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.4 miles). Climbs 640 ft over 3.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 25%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Cottonwood Peak stands 2,487 ft above the site, 4.2 miles south. The nearest town, Mescal, is 3.6 mi off.
September normals 61–87°F, 1.7″ 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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