Thornber (FR 5611) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Thornber (FR 5611) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,670 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Collins 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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%.

Peterson Peak stands 2,253 ft above the site, 3.6 miles northeast. A reservoir lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Sierra Vista, is 11 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?