Chimney Canyon (FR 4131) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Chimney Canyon (FR 4131) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
4,155 ft
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 6.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Bat viewing benches.

All 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.6 miles). Climbs 410 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Water crossings 5.6, 5.7, 5.8 and 6 miles in.

Ruby Peak stands 881 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Tubac, is 15 mi off.

September normals 60–89°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?