Sandy Tank (FR 4899) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Sandy Tank (FR 4899) in AZ
A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Jim 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 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 770 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
The Lower Providencia Tanks shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Patagonia Mountains stands 3,407 ft above the site, 6.0 miles east. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Nogales, is 6.7 mi off.
September normals 60–89°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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