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 The recreation page still lists the campground as open year-round, but this may be outdated.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.
Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:18PM MST until October 11 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
Lower Sycamore Temporary Target Shooting Prohibition Order For Public Health and Safety
A temporary target shooting closure order for Lower Sycamore on Saturday, Oct. 17, to protect the safety of participants in a volunteer cleanup event within the area.
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Closure order due to construction activities associated with the SR260 Lion Springs Project conducted byArizona Department of Transportation on the Tonto National Forest.
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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