Spring Canyon (FR 119 J3) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Spring Canyon (FR 119 J3) in AZ
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Graham County, AZ. The road serves East Spring 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 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 260 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Ladybug Peak stands 5,218 ft above the site, 5.3 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Stockton Pass Wash runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Swift Trail Junction, is 5.6 mi off.
September normals 61–91°F, 1.1″ 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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