Cargodera Canyon (FR 643) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

A 4.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Cargodera Spring.

Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water, 5,280 ft from a developed campground.

All 4.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.3 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 4.3 miles -- sustained grades near 28%, with pitches to 38%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. Samaniego Ridge stands 4,724 ft above the site, 4.4 miles east. Sutherland Wash runs 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Catalina, is 2.3 mi off.