Helvetia (FR 170) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Helvetia (FR 170) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
3,604 ft
Maps
MODERATE
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Rules not confirmed

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

A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pima County, AZ. The road serves Shamrod Spring.

All 2.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. A water crossing 0.5 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Harts Butte stands 2,387 ft above the site, 3.9 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Corona de Tucson, is 4.2 mi off.

September normals 6791°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?