Benton Spring (FR 4015) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Benton Spring (FR 4015) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,458 ft
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An 11.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ.

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 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.4 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 11.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 4.6, 4.6 and 9.9 miles in.

Patagonia Mountains stands 1,746 ft above the site, 1.7 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Benton Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Nogales, is 14 mi off.

September normals 57–83°F, 2.1″ 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?