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.
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Going into or being upon the Described Area.
John Long Canyon Road Closure Order
Prohibits the use of any motorized vehicle on the Described 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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