Possible Campsite
Hidden along a forgotten forest road. Great privacy in canyon. No cell service.

Old Car
Rusty old car.

Open Mine
Just off of the forest road a tunnel entrance into the mountain. Stay out to stay alive!

Radio Tower
Possibly a modern observation tower for Border Patrol. Great view from up here!

Dead End
Unremarkable dead end with some water tanks for cattle.

Public Wire Gate
Grants access to the forest road that runs to the south.

Sealed Mines
Multiple mine entrances that are sealed and protected with metal grates.

Grassy Camping Area
Not far from a ranch along a groomed forest road, this spacious area is shady in the trees and charming. It looks well used but it is also lovely and well cared for. Convenient!

My Campsite 1
Located in a sprawling grassland in Coronado National Forest between two mountain ranges with rolling hills and grassy canyons in all directions. This campsite is atop a ridge at the end of a short forest road spur and overlooking a valley to the north. There is a primitive stone fire ring here, and a solitary tree that offers some shade and shelter from the wind. Otherwise the area is very exposed and vulnerable to foul weather. Some small trees and vegetation but this is a very open grassland without much shelter or privacy. Good cell service and great view of the sky for satellite connectivity. Sweeping views offer lovely scenery, flanked by distant mountains. The road is spacious and accessible by any vehicle, with enough room for several vehicles at camp. The ground becomes uneven the closer you get to the edge of the ridge, so some leveling may be required. Suitable for tent camping, but some cow patties indicate that cattle may be nearby. This is a good spot for larger groups and vehicles of any size.

Spacious Camping Area
Looks like a fairly popular dispersed camping area with several stone fire rings and some cell service. Private property nearby.

Military Barrier
Absolutely impassable. Military land to the east. No trespassing.

Technical Hill Climb
Bark is worse than its bite, but rocky, varied, and steep. Might need locking differentials. Had no trouble in Jeep Rubicon.

Secret Woodland Campsite
I’ve logged this campsite before, and spent the night here during a different visit. Great place to camp. Very private. Shady and quiet with no cell service.

Stream Crossing
Forest road crosses shallow stream here. There is a nice campsite just after the crossing.

Air Down / Up
Although the roads aren’t too challenging, air down for comfort and puncture resistance.

Roadside Overlook
Great view of the mountains to the east.

Motorized Water Pump
It’s like a well operated by a chainsaw motor. Don’t see this often. I considered trying to fire it up.

Public Wire Gate
Cattle grazing to the west of the gate.

Wire Fence Corral
Deep in this grassy canyon is a corral lined by a wire fence.

Streamside Campsite
Seems like a best-kept secret that is relatively popular. A secluded and spacious campsite tucked away in the mountains next to a stream.

Ridge Campsite
A clearing with a stone fire ring along a ridge. Signs of cattle, rocky, and exposed, with great views to the west.

Small Mountain Campsite
On the mountain, this small campsite, large enough for one vehicle, was tucked in the trees. Great place to hide.

Windmill

Technical Descent
Close vegetation, so expect scratches. Take it slow and engage descent control if equipped.

Gas Station
One of the few places to top off if exploring the area. Features general store and restrooms.

Public Wire Gate
Next to water tank.

Windmill Ruins
There is a dismantled windmill here, a tank, some other equipment, and a fenced in open mine shaft. Avoid death!

Junction
Forest road runs south from this point, leaving pavement. Consider exploring.

Junction
Gentle forest road continues east from this point.

Group Camping Area
A spacious, convenient camping area adjacent to the Arizona Trail. Good for hiker staging.

Rim Camping Area
Several very spacious dispersed campsites along this rim. Exposed to elements. Good cell service. Impressive views. Suitable for any vehicle, there was a Class A RV up here during my visit. Great spot for connectivity, but poor privacy.

Possible Campsite
A simple and convenient campsite close to the eastern. mountains.

Possible Campsite
On the western end of a spacious dispersed camping area. Looks like a good spot, but kind of close to private property.

Junction

Arizona Trail Access
Parking area for Arizona Trail hiking route.

Route Continues
This canyon two-track continues to the north. I turned around at this point because I wanted to explore more to the southwest.

My Campsite 2
Convenient yet idyllic and comfortable dispersed campsite nestled in a grassy canyon surrounded by rolling hills and distant desert mountains. Located along a forest road spur in Coronado National Forest, it is about a quarter mile off of a wide and well groomed forest road that sees regular traffic. It is along a gentle two-track suitable for any stock four-wheel drive vehicle. There is a dip at the road entrance the prevents larger vehicles and RVs from gaining entry, helping to ensure privacy. It is a flat setting next to a dry wash with a stone fire ring. There is enough room for two or three vehicles. Cell service is passable and there is a decent view of the sky for satellite connectivity. Site is flanked by a few large trees that help provide shade and shelter. Privacy is moderate due to regular traffic through the area. Expect very quiet nights. This is a lovely spot for how convenient and accessible it is.

4x4 - Rugged Descent
Ancient track down into canyon to access mining claim. Dead end spur with some difficulty turning around toward bottom. Secluded camping opportunities.

4x4 - Gentle Primitive Spur
Forest road two track grants access to dispersed campsite on ridge. Suitable for any vehicle.

4x4 - Primitive Spur
This is a low-difficulty out-and-back that grants access to the Arizona Trail hiking route.

Dirt - Patrol Road

Dirt - Major Artery

4x4 - Patrol Road
Gentle forest road suited for regular Border Patrol activity.

Dirt - Groomed Road
Long spur to access lovely wooded campsites in mountains.

4x4 - Rugged and Narrow
Steep and winding four-wheel drive route suitable for compact four-wheel drive vehicles or OHV. Moderately difficult for stock vehicles. Expect scratches.

4x4 - Gentle Road

Dirt - Groomed Road

Street

Dirt - Gentle Track
Access to several dispersed campsites along rim. Exposed with wonderful views and good cell service.

4x4 - Gentle Border Road
Some steep valleys but can go fast along Mexico border. Frequently patrolled.

4x4 - Rugged Ranch Road
Grazing cattle. From main artery to border road. Some water troughs. Rocky descent to border. Stock four-wheel drive required.

4x4 - Ridge to Canyon
Travels along the ridge, and then descends into idyllic canyon. Steep descent features off-camber and requires decent ground clearance. Decent camping in canyon.

4x4 - Scenic Patrol Road
Gentle forest road suited for regular Border Patrol activity. Saw a deer.

4x4 - Winding Gentle Road
Runs north to south over ridges and into valleys. Great views to the west. Gentle and suitable for stock vehicles.

Dirt - Through Canyon

4x4 - Degraded Connector
Some ruts and off-cambers, winds through wooded area.

4x4 - Winding Rim Road
Somewhat neglected, but wide, gentle, and groomed granting access to radio tower.

Dirt - Residential

4x4 - Long Primitive Spur
Primitive two-track meanders through a canyon. Some wash crossings require high clearance. Terminates unremarkably. Some decent camping.

4x4 - Easy Wooded Road
Suitable for stock four-wheel drive vehicles, grants access to lovely streamside campsite. Features stream crossing.

4x4 - Gentle Track
From border road to main artery.

4x4 - Winding Canyon Track
Two-track winds through a long wooded canyon, in and out of washes. Scenic and low difficulty, suitable for stock four-wheel drive vehicles.

4x4 - Spacious Mountain Road
Clearly created with heavy equipment. Terminates at US military barrier. Easy drive, but unremarkable dead end.

4x4 - Primitive Connector
Two-track with some gentle rocks, climbs, and off-cambers. Grants access to more difficult route and old mining area.

4x4 - Primitive Offshoot
For compact four-wheel drive vehicles, runs along stream granting access to lovely campsite. Features technical and fun four-wheel drive hill climb. Obstacle requires more capable vehicle.

4x4 - Winding Gentle Road

4x4 - Tower Access
A winding back mountain road that features a scenic ascent to a radio tower. Not technical, so stock vehicles sufficient, but somewhat neglected.