Three R Canyon (FR 215) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Three R Canyon (FR 215) in AZ
A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Sanford Butte.
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 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Water crossings 0.1, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.1, 3.1, 3.3 and 3.6 miles in.
Nettle Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. Sanford Butte stands 722 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, Rio Rico, is 11 mi off.
September normals 59–88°F, 1.9″ 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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