Palomas Mesa (FR 235) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Palomas Mesa (FR 235) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
4,188 ft
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A 9.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Lower Paloma Dam.

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 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.6 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Gates 0, 2.3 and 8.8 miles in. Water crossings 3.8 and 9.2 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Nogales, is 9.1 mi off.

September normals 58–88°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?