Apache Tank (FR 214) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Apache Tank (FR 214) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,393 ft
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An 11.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Farrell Spring.

Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista 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 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.1 of the 11.7 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0.9, 3, 6.3 and 9.8 miles in. A gate 5.3 miles in.

The Number Two Tank shoreline is 0.6 mi off. American Peak stands 798 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Nogales, is 14 mi off.

September normals 57–83°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Sierra Vista 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?