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.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 10:27PM MST until August 30 at 12:45AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Graham County in southeastern Arizona... East Central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 1245 AM MST. * At 1027 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in the Aravaipa Watershed. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. A stream gauge in the Aravaipa Canyon showed a rapid 6 foot rise and this flood wave is moving downstream. Hikers and campers should move away from the creek now. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. This includes the following streams and drainages... Deer Creek, Telegraph Wash and Aravaipa Creek.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 4:49PM MST until August 31 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Upper San Pedro River Valley Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An increase in moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 1-3 inches. Additional rainfall from the previous day and overnight activity will result in faster responses in normally dry washes, creeks and roadway dips. - 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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