Mariposa Loop (FR 4214) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Mariposa Loop (FR 4214) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
4,064 ft
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Rules not confirmed

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

A 3.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Crawford Hill.

All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.7 miles). Climbs 640 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. A water crossing 2 miles in. A cattle guard 3.7 miles in.

Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. A reservoir lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Nogales, is 3.8 mi off.

September normals 60–89°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?