Guajalote Flat (FR 4695) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

An 8.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Four Metals Mine.

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 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.1 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 8.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Water crossings 2.6, 2.7, 4.7, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 6 and 6.3 miles in. Cattle guards 4.1 and 4.3 miles in.

Red Hill stands 729 ft above the site, 0.7 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Crescent Spring lies 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Nogales, is 12 mi off.