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.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 5 at 5:44PM MST until August 5 at 6:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 544 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Safford Regional Airport, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Safford, Thatcher, Solomon, San Jose, Safford Regional Airport, Roper Lake State Park, Pima, Central, Swift Trail Junction and Frye Mesa Dam. This includes the following highways... Route 191 between mile markers 113 and 145...and between mile markers 148 and 151...and between mile markers 171 and 174. Route 70 between mile markers 314 and 356.
Flood Advisory issued August 5 at 5:19PM MST until August 5 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Graham County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 645 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 519 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Graham County. - This includes the following highways... Route 191 between mile markers 93 and 106. Route 266 between mile markers 105 and 110. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
The Arizona Trail, Marshall Gulch Trail #3, Aspen Trail #93, and Sunset Trail #90 are open to pedestrian use weekly on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all federal holidays. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a closure of the entire area is implemented for public safety during the…
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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