Miller Canyon (FR 56) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Miller Canyon (FR 56) in AZ
A 1.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Clark 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.
1.8 of the 1.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 670 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Miller Peak stands 4,392 ft above the site, 3.3 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Black Spring lies 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Sierra Vista Southeast, is 2.8 mi off.
September normals 59–85°F, 1.9″ 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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