Monkey Spring (FR 4603) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Monkey Spring (FR 4603) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
4,811 ft
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ.

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 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 180 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 20%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Monkey Spring lies 0.8 mi off. Mount Wrightson stands 4,613 ft above the site, 10 miles northwest. The nearest town, Rio Rico, is 20 mi off.

September normals 58–85°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?