Santo Nino Mine (FR 4721) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Santo Nino Mine (FR 4721) in AZ
A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Mount Washington.
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 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 250 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Patagonia Mountains stands 1,472 ft above the site, 1.0 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Nogales, is 13 mi off.
September normals 56–82°F, 2.2″ 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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