Picacho Peak Campground
Open year-round. There is currently a water shortage at the park; no water filling is allowed. Campers should bring adequate drinking water. Park gates close from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Check-in is 2 p.m., check-out is noon. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:16PM MST until August 9 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
At 816 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Kaka, or 35 miles southwest of Casa Grande, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Freeman, Kaka, and Big Horn. This includes AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 136 and 158.
Dust Storm Warning issued August 9 at 7:59PM MST until August 9 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 900 PM MST. * At 759 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Big Horn to 7 miles east of Freeman to 12 miles northwest of Chui-Chu, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 106 and 172. AZ Route 238 between mile markers 1 and 44. AZ Route 85 between mile markers 1 and 134. Locations impacted include... Gila Bend, Maricopa, Estrella, Big Horn, Bosque, Cotton Center, Freeman, Gila Bend Auxiliary Field, Estrella Sailport, Sonoran National Monument, Kaka, Mobile, Stanfield, and Ak-Chin Village.
Flood Watch issued August 9 at 12:45PM MST until August 10 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon into Monday evening. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 2 inches or more in an hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Picacho Peak State Park campground lies beneath the dramatic 1,500-foot volcanic spire visible from Interstate 10 in southern Arizona. The 78-site campground accommodates both tent campers and RVers on level, paved sites in a natural desert setting. All sites include electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, with many featuring ramadas for shade. Four ADA-accessible sites are available, and the campground offers both back-in and pull-through configurations with no maximum RV length restrictions. Two modern, handicapped-accessible restroom and shower buildings provide hot water at no additional charge for registered campers. A dump station is included with camping fees. The park features a visitor center with a gift shop, vending machines, and park store selling maps, water, and souvenirs. An off-leash dog park is available exclusively for registered campers. The park is known for spectacular spring wildflower displays and challenging hiking trails leading to the peak summit. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and generator use is prohibited throughout the campground.
Directions
From Interstate 10 in southern Arizona, take Exit 219. The park entrance is immediately accessible from the exit, located between Phoenix and Tucson near Eloy, AZ.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 105ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 466-3183 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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