Hospital Flat Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground and Swift Trail (AZ 366) close annually November 15 through April 14. Reopens April 15, 2026.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Target Shooting Refuse Restriction
Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure
No camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires allowed in Bear Wallow Riparian Area
Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.
Alcohol Closure
The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile.
SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030
Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.
About
Hospital Flat Campground takes its name from its service as a field hospital for ailing soldiers from Fort Grant in the 1880s. The restorative powers of this cool mountain meadow, situated at 9,000 feet elevation and carpeted with wildflowers, made it a notable retreat for officers and their families seeking escape from the desert heat. Fort Grant closed in 1905, but Hospital Flat continues to serve recreationists for much the same reasons. The campground sits in pleasant surroundings traversed by a small creek, with a 0.75-mile nature trail providing interpretive information about the meadow's plant and animal inhabitants. Located along the scenic Swift Trail (AZ 366), the campground provides access to numerous hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails throughout the Pinaleño Mountains. The winding approach road features challenging switchbacks that make vehicles over 22 feet unsuitable for access. The campground operates seasonally with no water available on-site, vault toilets, and a first-come, first-served basis. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in the campground.
Directions
From Safford drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366. Turn right (southwest) onto 366 and drive approximately 22 miles to the campground entrance on the left side of the road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 388-8300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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