Parker Canyon (FR 194) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Parker Canyon (FR 194) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
4,905 ft
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An 11.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Parker Canyon School.

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 11.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 miles in. Cattle guards 3.7, 4.8, 6.3, 8 and 10.3 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The Rosemary Tank shoreline is 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Sierra Vista, is 18 mi off.

September normals 56–85°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?