Flux Canyon (FR 812) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

A 5.1-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 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.1 miles). Climbs 920 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8 and 4.9 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Flux Spring lies 1.1 mi off. Red Mountain stands 1,362 ft above the site, 2.5 miles east. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Rio Rico, is 13 mi off.