Mormon Tank (FR 4843) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Mormon Tank (FR 4843) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
4,545 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ.

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 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Granite Peak stands 2,855 ft above the site, 4.3 miles west. The Mesquite Tank shoreline is 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Whetstone, is 6.0 mi off.

September normals 58–87°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?