Red MTN Lookout (FR 4649) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

A 6.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Red Mountain.

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 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.6 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.1, 0.7, 1.3, 3.7, 3.9, 4, 4, 4.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.7, 4.8, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.4 and 6.5 miles in. A gate 0.3 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Red Mountain Spring lies 0.9 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Rio Rico, is 15 mi off.