Upper Providencia (FR 4662) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Upper Providencia (FR 4662) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
4,094 ft
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A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Shannon Spring.

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 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. A water crossing 5.1 miles in.

Patagonia Mountains stands 3,110 ft above the site, 4.4 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The Chamberlain Tank shoreline is 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Nogales, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 59–88°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?