Mine Canyon (FR 778) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Mine Canyon (FR 778) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
4,873 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Juniper 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 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 870 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.6 miles off. Granite Peak stands 2,527 ft above the site, 3.0 miles northwest. Mormon Lake lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Whetstone, is 7.6 mi off.

September normals 59–86°F, 1.9″ 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?