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 The recreation page still lists the campground as open year-round, but this may be outdated.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.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:25AM MST until October 30 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Superior and Tonto Basin. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of two to three inches are expected within the Watch area on Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:25AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Superior and Tonto Basin. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of two to three inches are expected within the Watch area on Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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