Fish Canyon (FR 4085) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Fish Canyon (FR 4085) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
5,338 ft
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 7.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Cave of the Bells.

All 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.8 miles). Climbs 860 ft over 7.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 3.4, 4.2 and 7.3 miles in.

Mount Wrightson stands 4,086 ft above the site, 5.3 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. A reservoir lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Corona de Tucson, is 16 mi off.

September normals 59–84°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?