Heady (FR 5500) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Heady (FR 5500) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,535 ft
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A 4.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Paymaster Spring.

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 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles).

The Ridge Tank shoreline is 0.4 mi off. Patagonia Mountains stands 1,669 ft above the site, 3.9 miles southwest. The nearest town, Nogales, is 15 mi off.

September normals 56–82°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?