Kellner Group Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov at $75/night. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions may be in effect; current fire danger is very high. Gate must be closed and locked after check-in.
Pinal City Riparian Area Off Road Prohibition
Temporary Pinal City riparian area closured on the Globe Ranger District.
Mesquite Campground Post Fire Recovery Closure for Public Health & Safety
Mesquite Campground closed due to post fire recovery.
Roosevelt Lake, Cottonwood Cove Area Closure for Public Health and Safety
Cottonwood Cove in Roosevelt Lake closed. Picnic site still open.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
Stage 1 Fires Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order effective May 15, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Vehicle Restrictions in Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River Permit Area
Motor vehicles are prohibited in the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River area.
Upper & Lower Tonto Creek Campgrounds and Horton Creek Trailhead Parking Area Temp. Closure Order
Due to the construction of a new Tonto Creek bridge Upper and Lower Creek Campgrounds are closed until construction is completed. Additionally, Horton Creek Trailhead parking area is closed until construction is completed. An alternate route to Horton Creek Trail will be available from Derrick…
Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Area Closure - Extension for Public Health & Safety
Due to blasting in the Pinto Valley Mine area on the Globe Ranger District areas near the mine are closed for public safety.
Box Bar Seasonal Eagle Closure
December 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. and will remain in effect seasonally each year from December 1 through June 30, until June 30, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Target Type Restrictions Order
Recreational target shooting targets specifically manufactured for the purpose of target shooting are the only approved target types. (i.e. paper / cardboard silhouette, clay pigeons, steel targets, self-healing targets, etc.)All other materials not manufactured for the purpose to recreational…
Fossil Creek Non-Permit Seasonal Camping, Fire and Glass Prohibition (October 2- March 31)
Details below.
Fossil Creek Prohibitions and FR 708 Closure During Permit Season (April 1–October 1)
Please refer to the Coconino National Forest website for information regarding the closure of Forest Road (FR) 708, parking restrictions, and prohibitions on glass containers, camping, and campfires at the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River during permit season from April 1-October 1. The four-mile…
About
Kellner Group Site is a historic group campground nestled at the base of the Pinal Mountains in Tonto National Forest, south of Globe, Arizona. The site's distinctive rock walls and steps were handcrafted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1940s, giving it unique character. Located in the riparian area of Kellner Canyon at 4,400 feet elevation, the campground sits among large sycamore and white oak trees that provide welcome shade. A small stream often runs through the canyon following winter runoff. The Pinal Mountains are considered a "Sky Island" ecosystem, making this an excellent location for birding and wildlife viewing. Visitors may spot chipmunks, squirrels, coatimundi, and Coues whitetail deer. A short 7-mile drive leads to Icehouse Canyon Day Use Area with trailheads for Six Shooter Canyon Trail, Ice House Canyon Trail, Kellner Canyon Trail, and the Telephone Trail. The campground accommodates up to 25 people with five picnic units featuring tables and grills, plus one group fire ring. A vault toilet is provided but there is no potable water. The site is accessed via a gated 3/4-mile road, giving it privacy. Parking is limited and trailers are not recommended as there is no room to turn around. The nearby town of Globe offers restaurants, grocery stores, and other services.
Directions
Located 5 miles southwest of Globe. Follow Jess Hayes Road southeast of Globe to the junction of Icehouse Canyon Road and Six Shooter Canyon Road. Continue on Ice House Canyon for 3 miles to the junction of Forest Road (FR) 55 and 112. Take the right fork and continue following FR 55 for another 3 miles to the site. Road is in poor condition; passenger vehicles not recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 402-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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