Lower Twilight Group Site
Open — Open year-round, first-come first-served. The upper Swift Trail beyond Shannon Campground closes for winter from mid-November through mid-April, but Twilight Campground remains accessible during this period.
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:
Target Shooting Refuse Restriction
Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure
No camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires allowed in Bear Wallow Riparian Area
Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.
Alcohol Closure
The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile.
SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030
Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.
About
Lower Twilight Group Site offers groups a secluded camping escape in the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern Arizona. At an elevation of 7,400 feet, the campground sits beneath a pleasant canopy of ponderosa pine trees, providing much cooler temperatures compared to the surrounding lower desert areas during summer months. The campground lies along the Swift Trail Scenic Drive (State Route 366), which takes visitors from the Sonoran Desert at 2,900 feet to alpine meadows and forest on the 9,000+ foot ridges of the Pinaleño Range. Because of its diverse habitat spanning multiple life zones, the area is well-known for birding and wildlife watching. The Swift Trail provides access to numerous hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails, along with several other campgrounds suitable for afternoon picnics. Day trips to Riggs Lake, stocked with trout by Arizona Game & Fish, or to the Columbine Visitors Center are worthwhile options. The campground accommodates a single group and includes vault toilets, parking, picnic tables, and a group campfire ring with grill. Bear-proof food lockers and trash cans are provided. Dead-and-downed firewood may be collected in and around the campsite. No water is available, so visitors must bring their own supply. Note that vehicles including trailers longer than 22 feet are not recommended due to difficulty negotiating the switchbacks on State Route 366.
Directions
From Safford, take State Route 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto State Route 366/Swift Trail and travel 14.5 miles to the Twilight Campground entrance (MM 128.4), following the road for 1 mile to the Lower Twilight Group Site. From Tucson, take I-10 East for 90 miles to exit 352 for State Route 191. Turn left toward Safford and drive 26.3 miles north, then turn left on State Route 366/Swift Trail. Continue for 14.5 miles to the campground entrance.
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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 | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 428-4150 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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