Round The Mountain Horse Camp
Open year-round with no fees or reservations required. First-come, first-served dispersed camping. No fire restrictions currently in effect. Forest-wide 14-day camping limit applies within any 60-day period.
Flood Watch issued July 16 at 12:54AM MST until July 16 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rain in a short period of time. The excessive rain will lead to increased chances for flash flooding. The heavy rain will also lead to significant flow in area washes, creeks, and rivers. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and Upper San Pedro River Valley. * WHEN...From 2 PM MST this afternoon until 9 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Daytime heating will combine with a very moist atmosphere to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms which will be capable of very heavy rain. Isolated rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Marshall Gulch Area Closure
Marshall Gulch area closed during reconstruction of picnic area and trailhead
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.
About
Round The Mountain Dispersed Campground and Trailhead sits at 5,200 feet elevation in the oak woodlands of the Pinaleño Mountains within Coronado National Forest. The site functions primarily as a staging area for horseback riders and backpackers accessing the Round the Mountain Trail #302, which traverses the mountain range. Horse corrals are available for equestrians bringing their animals. This is a primitive dispersed camping area with no developed facilities. There are no restrooms, no potable water, and no trash service. Campers must pack out all garbage and bring their own water supply. The access road (AZ 366/Swift Trail) has significant switchbacks, making vehicles or trailers longer than 22 feet inadvisable. A forest-wide 14-day camping limit applies.
Directions
From Safford: Drive 8 miles south on US 191, then turn right onto AZ 366 (Swift Trail) and continue 7.6 miles southwest to the trailhead on the right. From Tucson: Take I-10 east for 90 miles to exit 352 (US 191), turn left toward Safford and drive 26.3 miles north, then turn left on AZ 366 and continue 7.6 miles to the site.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 428-4150 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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