Dispersed camping near a waterfall in Coronado National Forest puts John Hands Waterfall Camp in a distinct category among drive-in sites in southeastern Arizona. The camp sits within national forest land managed by the US Forest Service, outside the small community of Portal. No reviews have been submitted yet, so specific details on road conditions, shade, or site layout remain unconfirmed. Campers willing to scout this one out will find it close to Herb Martyr Campground and other dispersed options in the same drainage, making it worth considering as part of a broader exploration of the area.
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Map & DirectionsJohn Hands Waterfall Camp is located in Arizona near Portal
Coordinates
31.8781821 N
109.2224123 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 9 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 29 min from Tucson, AZ
- 2 hrs 44 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 3 hrs 13 min from El Paso, TX



