Sanford (FR 4288) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Sanford (FR 4288) in AZ

Coronado NF, Douglas Ranger District
4,987 ft
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Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Sanford Hill.

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 150 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road.

Portal Peak stands 3,542 ft above the site, 1.7 miles west. A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Lordsburg, is 41 mi off.

September normals 5584°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?