The Mesas (FR 659) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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The Mesas (FR 659) in AZ

Coronado NF, Safford Ranger District
4,846 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 12.5-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 12.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 2 and 3.8 miles in. Gates 4.1, 10 and 11.6 miles in.

Bassett Peak stands 2,776 ft above the site, 3.9 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Southern Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, San Manuel, is 26 mi off.

September normals 60–85°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?