Deer Creek (FR 253) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Deer Creek (FR 253) in AZ

Coronado NF, Safford Ranger District
4,905 ft
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A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Graham County, AZ. The road serves Bluff Spring.

Coronado National Forest, Safford Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 2.2 miles in.

Galiuro Mountains stands 2,643 ft above the site, 2.9 miles southwest. The Home Ranch Tank shoreline is 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, San Manuel, is 22 mi off.

September normals 60–86°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Safford 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?