Aztec Mine (FR 4599) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Aztec Mine (FR 4599) in AZ
A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Railroad Bridge Abutment.
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 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 320 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.3, 0.5, 0.5 and 0.6 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Red Mountain stands 1,410 ft above the site, 2.4 miles east. A pond lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Rio Rico, is 14 mi off.
September normals 59–85°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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