SONOITA, AZ

Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo. BD in grassy pkg lot, except when public pkg is needed for events (see ), $10. E sites $20, $100/wk (a few 50A, a few w/ W). Trash cans. Pay at office in main bldg. 2-wk limit. Sites are around out-bldgs & kind of tight. In ctr of town, 3142 SR-83. 31.67627 -110.65567. 520-455-5553. Mobile D service $25, ask at office. No other D here or anywhere in town, Patagonia SP & private parks are the closest D, or see Sierra Vista listing. Great 4G Verizon. Rita Poe #95664 Jan 12. Last updated by Linda Sutton #126710 stayed Dec 20.

TO AZ, VAIL: SR-83/Sonoita Hwy, BD areas. Free. SR-83, from jct w/ SR-82, N to I-10 x281, MM 37.5, see AZ, SONOITA: Gardner Canyon Rd BD.MM 39, see AZ, SONOITA: Las Cienegas Natl Conservation Area.44, go W, open gate (close behind you), go 0.1 mi, rd to L behind hill from hwy, lg spot, great view.44.1, 31.82403 -110.71424, W side, level pullout. 1 lg rig. Cell service. Joyce Space #61818 viewed Mar 21.46.7, 31.85216 -110.69692, W side, level gravel pullout, table. 1-2 lg rigs. Cell service. Chas Wilder #88717 viewed Sep 15. Updated by Joyce Space #61818 viewed Mar 21.
55.3, 31.96331 -110.67218, W side, at NW corner of Sahuarita Rd, level pullout, 1 lg rig. Cell service. Park & ride during day. Joyce Space #61818 viewed Mar 21.

Gardner Canyon Rd BD (NF). Go N of town ~4 mi on SR-83, between MM 37 & 38, TL on Gardner Canyon Rd (31.73742 -110.66363). 1) Within 1st 0.8 mi are several free BD spots on both sides of the rd. At the 1st of these there is a sign saying it is State Trust Land (permit required (see AZ Note 3). Dave Ewoldt & Dianne Parrott #51676 Mar 11. Updated by Fred Neil #121288 viewed Feb 16.
2) At 0.8 mi in, TR on rd to Fish Canyon & Kentucky Camp (a restored mining camp, not a CG), go ~1 mi, free NF BD site on R just before private property signs. After short private property stretch & a NF sign, several more spots on both sides of rd, 1 at 1.5 mi in from Gardner Canyon Rd, on R, 31.74331 -110.70972. Slow Verizon w/ booster. Some ATV activity. Dave Ewoldt & Dianne Parrott #51676 Mar 11. Updated by Larry & Joyce Space #61818 stayed Mar 21.
3) Go 1.4 mi further W on Gardner Canyon Rd (washboarding improves after 1st ~2 mi), find 5 free numbered primitive NF camping areas on L side of rd w/in the next 1.2 mi. Pretty juniper-covered hills. Dave Ewoldt & Dianne Parrott #51676 Mar 11. Updated by Fred Neil #121288 viewed Feb 16.

Las Cienegas Natl Conservation Area (BLM), several free BD locations. No facilities. Free. 14-day limit. Designated ATV area. See . Go N from town on SR-83, TR just after MM 39 (N31.76882 W110.68251, you will see sign for Conservation Area), go 2.9 mi to sign “Empire Ranch Headquarters”. 31.78549 -110.64189. No camping is allowed along rd up to here. Info booth & old ranch house (free tour, 20 rooms & outbldgs). Map of reserve/camping spots at camp host behind house. Walking trail near toilets. 1) Bear R at Empire Ranch sign, go 0.2 mi to T, TL, go 0.9 mi to Oak Creek Canyon Camp Area on L. 31.79036 -110.63373. Moderate-washboard rd, rough condition Mar 13. Nice spacious spots & restrooms in area w/ horse facilities. Sm spots along rd but look closely, some are soft sand. Good Verizon. Lg flat area used to be an airstrip. David McQuoid #90501 viewed Mar 13. Updated by Fred Neil #121288 stayed Feb 16. Reval by Mark Borseth & Patsi Green #118391 viewed Apr 17.
2) Or, continue ~ 1 mi past Oak Creek Canyon Camp Area to Airstrip Group Camp, may be avail to sm groups or individuals, reported to be very lg area, REPORT NEEDED.
3) Or, bear R at sign “Empire Ranch Headquarters,” go 0.2 mi to T, TR on Rt 900 (South Rd), go 1.2 mi, TR on dirt rd, follow it to Cieneguita Primitive Camp & Picnic Area. 31.76634 -110.62655. Do not take RV further S on Rt 900 – low trees, very rocky, several washes. David McQuoid #90501 viewed Mar 13. Updated by Larry & Joyce Space #61818 stayed Mar 21.
4) Go E from town on SR-82 ~5 mi, at MM 36.5 take dirt rd to L (you will see sign for Conservation Area – N31.70662 W110.5926). Rd in rough condition Mar 13. Go ~2.5 mi to nice BD spot on L, & ~0.5 mi further a rd for Road Canyon Camp Area goes to the R, some BD spots near that intersection. Locals use area for firearm target practice. Note: If you keep going N on this main rd (Rt 900, South Rd) you will connect with the other part of the Area mentioned above, but this section of the rd is not RVable due to many low trees, also very rocky & several washes. David McQuoid #90501 viewed Mar 13. Last updated by Bill Scott #128223 stayed Jan 18.

Lakeview CG, Parker Canyon Lake (NF). 18 RV BD sites, tables, fire rings. Potable W, vault toilet, trash cans. $20, S/A Pass 1/2. 14 day limit. Open all yr. From Tucson, go E to I-10 x281, go ~25 mi S on SR-83 to Sonoita, continue ~25 mi S on SR-83 to Parker Canyon Lake. From Sierra Vista, travel thru Fort Huachuca’s W gate to SR-83, turn S, go 10 mi to Parker Canyon Lake. 31.4285 -110.451. Many tent sites in separate loop. Some pullthru sites OK for lg RVs. 5500′ elev. Boat launch & marina w/ boat rentals, sm store at lake. Tim Johnson #37844 stayed Apr 22.