Welch (FR 4617) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Welch (FR 4617) in AZ

Coronado NF, Sierra Vista Ranger District
5,089 ft
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A 1.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Welch 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 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. West Tank lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Huachuca City, is 13 mi off.

September normals 57–84°F, 1.9″ 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?