Sunnyside (FR 228) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Sunnyside (FR 228) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,770 ft
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A 4.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Mud 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 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A cattle guard 0.1 miles in. A water crossing 4.3 miles in.

Pat Scott Peak stands 2,787 ft above the site, 4.8 miles east. A reservoir lies 1.0 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Sierra Vista, is 12 mi off.

September normals 56–82°F, 2.0″ 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?