Sardina Well (FR 4138) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Sardina Well (FR 4138) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
3,979 ft
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 4.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Sardina Dam.

All 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.6 miles). Climbs 900 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Sardina Peak stands 1,621 ft above the site, 2.2 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Chapman Tank lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Tubac, is 6.1 mi off.

September normals 61–90°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?