Papago (FR 636) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Papago (FR 636) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,216 ft
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A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Mount Hughes.

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 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A cattle guard 3.1 miles in. A water crossing 4 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Huachuca City, is 18 mi off.

September normals 57–84°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?