Johnson Spring (FR 4100) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Johnson Spring (FR 4100) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
4,493 ft
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 4.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Fresno Spring.

All 4.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.6 of the 4.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 960 ft over 4.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.5, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2, 2.3, 4, 4 and 4.3 miles in. A gate 3.9 miles in.

Johnson Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Mount Wrightson stands 4,931 ft above the site, 9.1 miles north. The nearest town, Rio Rico, is 12 mi off.

September normals 5987°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?