Italian Canyon (FR 4671) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Cerro El Tordillo.

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 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.9 miles). Climbs 690 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Patagonia Mountains stands 2,720 ft above the site, 2.5 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Sycamore Tank lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Nogales, is 9.9 mi off.