Canelo (FR 4636) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Canelo (FR 4636) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,006 ft
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A 2.5-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 2.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.5 miles). Climbs 80 ft over 2.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0, 0.4 and 0.5 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. Huachuca Peak stands 3,393 ft above the site, 8.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Sierra Vista, is 12 mi off.

September normals 56–84°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?