Marche Mine (FR 4675) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Marche Mine (FR 4675) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
4,806 ft
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A 3.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Shannon 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 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.6 miles). Climbs 900 ft over 3.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 2.3 miles in.

Patagonia Mountains stands 2,398 ft above the site, 2.8 miles southeast. Crescent Spring lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Nogales, is 10 mi off.

September normals 56–85°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?