Kellner Group Campground
Closed — The campground is currently closed. It typically operates year-round with advance reservations through Recreation.gov. Weather at 4,400 feet elevation may include winter snow storms.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Lower Salt River Area Temporary Emergency Equestrian Closure for Public Health & Safety
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Granite Reef Developed Recreation Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
See order for details.
TERMINATION ORDER: Stage II Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
There are no fire restrictions on the Tonto National Forest as of Sept. 5, 2025, 8 a.m.
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.
About
Kellner Group Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains, about 5 miles southwest of Globe, Arizona. This historic site features unique rock walls and steps constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1940s, creating a distinctive atmosphere in the riparian area of Kellner Canyon. A small stream frequently flows through the canyon following winter runoff, supporting large sycamore and white oak trees that provide shade throughout the site. The site sits at 4,400 feet elevation and offers spectacular views of the Pinal Mountains, which rise 3,500 feet above. Wildlife in the area includes a large variety of birds, chipmunks, squirrels, coatimundi, and Coues whitetail deer. The Pinal Mountains are considered a "Sky Island" and provide excellent bird-watching opportunities. The 2017 fire affected some surrounding vegetation but the site remains a beautiful destination. Kellner Group Site is accessed via a gated three-quarter-mile road, giving it a remote and private feel. The site accommodates up to 25 people and 5 vehicles, with limited parking and no room to turn a trailer around. A short 7-mile drive leads to Icehouse Canyon Day Use Area, which hosts trailheads for Six Shooter Canyon Trail, Ice House Canyon Trail, Kellner Canyon Trail, and the Telephone Trail. The nearby city of Globe offers restaurants, antique shops, grocery stores, and other amenities.
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 Icehouse Canyon for 3 miles to the junction of Forest Road 55 and 112. Take the right fork and continue following FR 55 for another 3 miles to the site.
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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 | $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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