Hospital Flat Campground
Open for the season. The Swift Trail (AZ 366) typically closes November 15 through April 15 due to winter conditions. Fire danger is currently very high. First-come, first-served; no advance reservations for individual sites. $15/night for single sites, $30/night for double sites.
Flood Watch issued July 15 at 10:44AM MST until July 16 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rain in a short period of time. The excessive rain will lead to increased chances for flash flooding. The heavy rain will also lead to significant flow in area washes, creeks, and rivers. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and Upper San Pedro River Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Daytime heating will combine with a very moist atmosphere to produced scattered showers and thunderstorms which will be capable of producing very heavy rain. Isolated rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Marshall Gulch Area Closure
Marshall Gulch area closed during reconstruction of picnic area and trailhead
Ski Run Road Closure
PURPOSETo protect public health and safety from potential hazards. This closure is necessary to remove hazard trees and snags overhanging the road.
About
Hospital Flat Campground occupies a historic mountain meadow in the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern Arizona's Coronado National Forest. In the 1880s, this site served as a field hospital for ailing soldiers from nearby Fort Grant, who came to escape the brutal desert heat and recover in the cool mountain air. Officers and their families later used it as a summer retreat, drawn by the wildflower-carpeted meadow and small creek that traverses the area. Today the campground remains a popular refuge for recreationists seeking relief from the low desert. Sites include picnic tables and vault toilets, but campers must bring their own water as none is available. The elevation provides pleasant summer temperatures when the valleys below are sweltering. Access is via the Swift Trail (AZ 366), a scenic but winding mountain road with tight switchbacks. Vehicles and trailers longer than 22 feet are not recommended. The road closes seasonally from November 15 through April 15, and early or late snowfall can extend this closure. Pack and saddle stock are prohibited in the campground.
Directions
From Safford, drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366 (Swift Trail). Turn right (southwest) onto AZ 366 and drive approximately 22 miles to the campground entrance on the left side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Hospital Flat Campground |
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