Sierra Canyon (FR 4168) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Sierra Canyon (FR 4168) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
3,690 ft
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Rules not confirmed

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

An 8.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ.

All 8.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.6 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 8.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. The Sierra Tanks shoreline is 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Tubac, is 21 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?