Williams Ranch (FR 212) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Williams Ranch (FR 212) in AZ
A 7.5-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 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.5 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Cottonwood Peak stands 2,246 ft above the site, 2.8 miles southeast. Dead Cow Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Mescal, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 59–86°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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