Burro Tank (FR 4889) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Burro Tank (FR 4889) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,231 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Rattlesnake Dam.

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 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A water crossing 0.2 miles in.

Lee Stock Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Sierra Vista, is 13 mi off.

September normals 55–83°F, 1.9″ 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?