Williamson Tank (FR 4740) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona
Williamson Tank (FR 4740) in AZ
An 11.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ. The road serves Lookout Knoll.
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 11.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.5 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 11.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Water crossings 1 and 9.4 miles in. A cattle guard 3 miles in.
Baldwin Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Lookout Knoll stands 1,256 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Sierra Vista, is 17 mi off.
September normals 57–85°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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