Jones Water Campground
Status uncertain. The USFS approved a decommissioning project in August 2025 to remove deteriorating infrastructure, with implementation planned for October 2025. The recreation page still lists the campground as open year-round, but this may be outdated. Contact the Globe Ranger District at 928-402-6200 to verify current availability.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 9:42PM MST until August 29 at 11:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
At 942 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Globe, Miami, Central Heights-Midland City, Claypool and Cutter.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 9:40PM MST until August 29 at 11:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
At 940 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Inspiration and Claypool.
Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure
Due to the Canyon Lake drawdown all recreational sites around Canyon Lake including the marina and the lakebed will be closed. Apache Trail (SR 88) will remain open.
About
Jones Water Campground is a small primitive camping area located in the Tonto National Forest, approximately 17 miles northeast of Globe, Arizona on US Highway 60. Situated at 4,500 feet elevation in a riparian environment, this dispersed camping site provides a quiet desert getaway with opportunities to observe native wildlife and birds. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets and picnic tables. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. There are no trash services; the site operates under a pack-it-in, pack-it-out policy. The campground accommodates trailers under 20 feet. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. with no generator use during that time. There is no fee to camp at Jones Water, and the site has a 14-day stay limit. Fires are permitted only in designated areas when fire restrictions allow. The Globe Ranger District manages the area.
Directions
17 miles northeast of Globe on US Highway 60.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 402-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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