Lower Twilight Group Site
Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Season dates may vary depending on weather and fire conditions. Check-in is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is noon. This is bear country; all food must be stored in bear-proof containers or locked vehicles.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 5 at 5:44PM MST until August 5 at 6:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 544 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Safford Regional Airport, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Safford, Thatcher, Solomon, San Jose, Safford Regional Airport, Roper Lake State Park, Pima, Central, Swift Trail Junction and Frye Mesa Dam. This includes the following highways... Route 191 between mile markers 113 and 145...and between mile markers 148 and 151...and between mile markers 171 and 174. Route 70 between mile markers 314 and 356.
Flood Advisory issued August 5 at 5:19PM MST until August 5 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Graham County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 645 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 519 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Graham County. - This includes the following highways... Route 191 between mile markers 93 and 106. Route 266 between mile markers 105 and 110. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Marshall Gulch Closure Order
The Arizona Trail, Marshall Gulch Trail #3, Aspen Trail #93, and Sunset Trail #90 are open to pedestrian use weekly on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all federal holidays. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, a closure of the entire area is implemented for public safety during the…
About
Lower Twilight Group Site sits at 7,400 feet in the Pinaleño Mountains of Coronado National Forest, providing groups a shaded retreat from the intense heat of Arizona's lower deserts. The campground lies along the Swift Trail Scenic Drive (State Route 366), which climbs from the Sonoran Desert floor to alpine meadows above 9,000 feet, making the area exceptional for birding and wildlife observation. The site accommodates a single group of up to 50 people with parking for up to 6 vehicles. Amenities include picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, and bear-proof food lockers and trash receptacles. Vault toilets are located at the adjacent Upper Twilight Group Site, a short walk away. No potable water is provided, so campers must bring their own supply. Groups exceeding 30 people must provide one portable toilet per 15 people. The Swift Trail provides access to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails. Nearby attractions include Riggs Lake (stocked with trout), the Columbine Visitors Center, and the Mount Graham Wilderness Study Area featuring the 10,720-foot Mount Graham. Vehicles longer than 22 feet total are not recommended due to difficult switchbacks on AZ 366.
Directions
From Safford, Arizona: 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), then follow the road for 1 mile to Lower Twilight Group Site. From Tucson: Take I-10 East for 90 miles, exit 352 for State Route 191, turn left toward Safford, drive 26.3 miles north and turn left on State Route 366/Swift Trail, continue 14.5 miles to the entrance.
Location
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 | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| 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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