FR 09361 — Soldier Mesa in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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FR 09361 — Soldier Mesa in AZ

Coconino NF, Mogollon Rim Ranger District
6,366 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Coconino County, AZ.

Coconino National Forest, Mogollon Rim Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 10.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Soldier Mesa Tank lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Strawberry, is 7.0 mi off.

September normals 52–77°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coconino National Forest, Mogollon Rim 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?