Pinal & Upper Pinal Campgrounds
Open year-round, though winters receive snowfall. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect through September 30, 2026, prohibiting campfires outside designated fire rings. Fire danger is currently very high. No fees or reservations required.
Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:18PM MST until October 11 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
Lower Sycamore Temporary Target Shooting Prohibition Order For Public Health and Safety
A temporary target shooting closure order for Lower Sycamore on Saturday, Oct. 17, to protect the safety of participants in a volunteer cleanup event within the area.
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Closure order due to construction activities associated with the SR260 Lion Springs Project conducted byArizona Department of Transportation on the Tonto National Forest.
About
Pinal and Upper Pinal Campgrounds sit at 7,500 feet elevation in the Pinal Mountains, about 14.5 miles southwest of Globe. The campgrounds are shaded by tall stands of ponderosa pines and white fir, providing welcome relief during hot summer months. Pinal is the larger of the two with 13 camp units, while Upper Pinal offers 3 more secluded units. Both campgrounds occupy a site formerly used by the US Army as a heliographic signaling station during the late 1800s. At least eight hiking trails are accessible within one mile, offering spectacular mountain views. Nearby Ferndell Spring in upper Sixshooter Canyon is home to the nation's largest canyon maple tree, approximately three-quarters of a mile down Sixshooter Canyon Trail #192 from Upper Pinal. These are primitive, no-fee campgrounds with vault toilets and picnic tables but no potable water or trash service. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all waste. Access is via FR 651, a narrow winding mountain gravel road suitable for sedans in dry conditions. Trailers are limited to under 16 feet.
Directions
From Globe, follow paved Jess Hayes Road southeast to the junction of Icehouse Canyon Road/FR 112 and Six-shooter Canyon Road/FR 222. Continue on paved FR 112 for 2.5 miles to the junction of FR 55 and FR 112. Take the right fork and continue on partially paved FR 55 for 2.5 miles. At the junction of FR 55 and FR 651, turn left. Proceed 10 miles on unpaved FR 651 to the campgrounds. FR 651 is a narrow winding mountain gravel road suitable for sedans under dry conditions.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 402-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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