Wakefield Canyon (FR 4848) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Wakefield Canyon (FR 4848) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,089 ft
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A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cochise County, AZ. The road serves Twin Buttes.

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 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 35%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. Cottonwood Peak stands 1,999 ft above the site, 1.8 miles south. The Dirt Tank shoreline is 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Benson, is 5.6 mi off.

September normals 58–85°F, 2.1″ 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?