Coronado National Forest | Informal Campsite

November 22nd, 2022 by christinecrowell0

Great spot absolutely beautiful both during the day and the stars are amazing out here at night . The road is a little rough getting here in one spot but is definitely worth just taking it slow. You see all kinds of vehicles come in and out all day so it’s definitely doable.

July 30th, 2022 by seconner4

Set up in space 7 and dropped a pin on Google maps. We received a flash flood warning almost immediately. Although space 7 seemed pretty safe from flash flood, we didn’t want to risk getting stranded for a day with the road being impassible so we left (or risk being a stupid motorist) We did hit 3 running washes on the road back to Green Valley. I would love to go back some day!

April 18th, 2021 by susankgillespie

Awesome spots. I stayed in site #10 which had a lovely unobstructed view of the mountains as well as the valley. I was camping in my SUV and a friend was in his truck. There’s a range of site sizes..some big enough for groups and big rigs, some smaller and better suited for a small camper or car/tent camper. Whatever size you drive, be aware that there are some gnarly spots at the beginning, then it smooths out. But hey, a big brown UPS truck went down the road, so it’s not toooo bad.

March 11th, 2021 by sblackshaw49

Great sites at the mouth of Madera Canyon. Ten numbered sites, several can accommodate 3-4 rigs. Road is a little rough but our Durango and Casita TT had no problem.

February 20th, 2021 by Smart as a Goose

The guy was right. Don't come on 62 from the east. Camino malo. Paved from the west.
Saturday night, no room for us here either. Weekends such a drag! We saw a huge 5th wheel in spot #10. It can be done!

February 10th, 2021 by javaboy95

quite and private, there are COWS here lol I had a few bitting/licking my windows at night, the road in is kinda rocky and rough just go slow and avoid the big rocks if your in a car.

February 3rd, 2021 by lauramichelles

There are 12 dispersed sites, the majority are not big rig friendly. Best for truck or tent camping. Cell signal is excellent.

December 9th, 2020 by roamingabout.com

Nice place to spend some time. Lots of hiking nearby. There were various sizes rigs here, including some bigger trailers, but it might not be the easiest place for bigger rigs, but they do get in here. Very quiet and peaceful.

September 30th, 2020 by darinheath

Do NOT take 62 Highway from the east to get here. Its a one lane washboard road with cliffs and no way to turn around for 20 miles. You won't dare to exceed 15 mph at anytime, and unless you are very experienced towing, you will hit a post crossing one of a dozen cattle guards or a sign adjacent one of the many tight turns you have to make right after crossing a single lane bridge. It was white knuckle the whole hour. Come in from HWY 19 coming south from Tuscon, the road is paved until you get here. Proctor road is a one lane road that despite the previous reviewer's opinion, is not at all "big rig" friendly. The first half mile has a tight turn while crossing a ditch that you may smack a long trailer against a tree if you aren't careful. There are large stones buried in the road that will shake your trailer violently if you hit one, and a hill that you can't see over your hood while climbing it. That is over quickly, and then you find out the camping spots will be tight for anything over 25 ft long. We had to remove many branches to maneuver our 31ft trailer around one of the few campsites large enough, most are very rough backing in and maneuvering, expect the inside of your trailer to be messy with things that have fallen. This is a small RV or tent camping park really. I am professional CDL holder with experience pulling long trailers, it's my opinion you are foolish and taking large risks trying to bring a large trailer or fifth wheel in here. Anything beyond 35 ft will hit something or get stuck. No offense to previous reviewer, but your 17 footer is NOT a "big rig", so please stop marking sites you visit as big rig friendly. I will not trust that assertion again from this app.

December 12th, 2019 by jamieabel23

Nice place! 2 bars on att. Great hiking. Like all natl forests, if you have an annual natl parks pass you can camp free at designated campsites and park at trailheads. Pit toilets and trash cans close by, at proctor road trailhead. Limited sun exposure in winter but enough to juice my solar panel.

October 19th, 2019 by lee.myrah

As described. Numbered sites and most of them occupied this Sunday afternoon. Good base camp for Madera Canyon hiking.

April 4th, 2019 by jorn.vango

There are ten free campsites along Proctor RD near Madera Canyon. The sites are very private and quiet. We are having such a relaxing and peaceful time here. There is a creek nearby and if you walk down the creek, you will find a small waterfall. We were told there are lots of wildlife including dear, rabbits, bears, jaguar, coatimoondis and all sorts of birds here. We saw wild turkeys and humming birds at the Santa Rita Lodge where you can sit down and watch the wildlife. We were also able to get portable water at the lodge for free. We towed a small 17 foot travel trailer with an SUV.