Bandelero (FR 4716) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Bandelero (FR 4716) in AZ
A 5.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Fray Marcos de Niza Historical Monument.
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 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.6 miles). Climbs 710 ft over 5.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.2, 0.5, 0.5, 0.6, 1.9, 2.5, 2.6, 4.1 and 5 miles in.
Antonio Tank lies 0.9 mi off. Patagonia Mountains stands 2,392 ft above the site, 4.8 miles west. The nearest town, Nogales, is 17 mi off.
September normals 59–85°F, 2.1″ 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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