Frye Mesa Canyon (FR 650) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Frye Mesa Canyon (FR 650) in AZ
A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Graham County, AZ.
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 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Climbs 310 ft over 0.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Trap Peak stands 3,822 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southwest. Frye Mesa Reservoir lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Cactus Flats, is 5.7 mi off.
September normals 61–88°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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