Homestake Mine (FR 4681) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Homestake Mine (FR 4681) in AZ
A 4.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Red Hill.
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 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.6 miles). Climbs 660 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. Basin Spring lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. American Peak stands 1,106 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, Nogales, is 11 mi off.
September normals 59–85°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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