Wise Mesa (FR 4191) in AZ -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arizona

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Wise Mesa (FR 4191) in AZ

Coronado NF, Nogales Ranger District
4,256 ft
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Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 6.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Cruz County, AZ.

All 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.3 miles). Climbs 430 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 34%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.8 miles off. Toruno Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Ramanote Peak stands 1,752 ft above the site, 2.2 miles west. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Rio Rico, is 6.9 mi off.

September normals 6288°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?