Sierra Tordilla (FR 4668) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Sierra Tordilla (FR 4668) in AZ
A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Cerro El Tordillo.
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 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Climbs 550 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Water crossings 2.1 and 3.7 miles in. A cattle guard 4.2 miles in.
Patagonia Mountains stands 2,912 ft above the site, 3.6 miles east. Piedragosa Tanks lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Nogales, is 9.1 mi off.
September normals 59–85°F, 2.0″ 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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