Cherry Creek (FR 4742) in AZ -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cherry Creek (FR 4742) in AZ

Road corridorCoronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District

15 mi from Sierra Vista

Maps 5,135 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Coronado National Forest ↗

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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lookout Knoll.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • Lookout Knoll stands 1,035 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles north.
  • The A Bar Draw Tank shoreline is 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • There is a 14-day stay limit per 60-day period. No camping within 1 mile of a developed campground or administrative site unless posted otherwise. No camping within 200 feet of a water source, including water tanks. If roadside camping, vehicles must remain within 300 feet from the centerline of the road.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 46–77°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.