Paddy's River (FR 693) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Paddy's River (FR 693) in AZ

Coronado NF, Safford Ranger District
4,902 ft
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A 14.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Graham County, AZ. The road serves Black Canyon Dam.

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 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Gates 7.1, 8.2, 9.5, 12.4 and 13.7 miles in.

A reservoir lies 0.3 mi off. Sunset Peak stands 2,183 ft above the site, 2.9 miles west. The nearest town, San Manuel, is 24 mi off.

September normals 60–86°F, 1.6″ 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?