Off-road enthusiasts will find San Rafael Road Dispersed Site positioned along a forest service road in Coronado National Forest, approximately eight miles southeast of Patagonia. This drive-in dispersed camping area operates under standard Forest Service regulations, allowing campers to select their own sites within designated boundaries. The location provides access to high desert terrain characteristic of southern Arizona's sky island ecosystems.
Campers should prepare for primitive conditions with no developed amenities or water sources. The site serves as a base for exploring camping near Coronado National Forest and works best for self-sufficient visitors comfortable with dispersed camping protocols.
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Map & DirectionsSan Rafael Road Dispersed Site is located in Arizona near Patagonia
Coordinates
31.4567485 N
110.6644395 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/30/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
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.
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Drive Time
- 59 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 1 hr 11 min from Tucson, AZ
- 3 hrs 4 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 4 hrs 15 min from Las Cruces, NM



