Riggs Lake
Open seasonally April 15 through November 14. Swift Trail closes November 15 to April 15 for winter; early or late snow may extend the closure. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. No potable water currently available. Fire danger is very high but no fire restrictions are in effect.
Red Flag Warning issued June 25 at 1:03PM MST until June 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM MST SUNDAY FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 150, 151, 152, 153, AND 154... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 150, 151, 152, 153 and 154. * TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 8 PM MST Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly.
Ski Run Road Closure
PURPOSETo protect public health and safety from potential hazards. This closure is necessary to remove hazard trees and snags overhanging the road.
Rose Canyon Lake restriction to being in or on the lake
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following is prohibited on theNational Forest System (NFS) lands in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, CoronadoNational Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into thisOrder as Exhibit A (the "Described…
About
Riggs Flat Campground is located at the terminus of Swift Trail (AZ 366), a scenic mountain road winding through the Pinaleno Mountains in southeastern Arizona. The centerpiece is Riggs Flat Lake, an 11-acre impoundment created in 1957 by the Arizona Game and Fish Department for recreational trout fishing. The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow, brown, and brook trout during the open season. The campground sits at approximately 9,000 feet elevation in an alpine forest and meadow setting. West Peak is visible from the lake area, and short hikes provide overlooks of Aravaipa Valley and the Galiuro Mountains to the west. This is active black bear country, so all food must be stored in bear-proof containers or locked vehicles with windows fully closed. The access road includes 12 miles of narrow, winding switchbacks that make vehicles and trailers over 22 feet impractical. Swift Trail closes annually from November 15 through April 15 due to snow, with early or late storms potentially extending the closure period.
Directions
From Safford, drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366/Swift Trail. Turn right (southwest) onto 366 and drive 29 miles to the Columbine Visitor Center. Continue along Forest Roads 803 and 287 about 5 miles to the campground. The last 12 miles are narrow and winding with switchbacks.
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 | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| samantha.malone@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (928) 428-4150 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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