Papago Springs RD (FR 158) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Papago Springs RD (FR 158) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
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An 11.4-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 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.2 of the 11.4 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Alamo Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Mount Wrightson stands 4,315 ft above the site, 12 miles west. 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?