Shannon Campground
Open for the season. First-come, first-served; no advance reservations. No potable water available. Swift Trail (AZ 366) typically closes beyond the campground from November 15 through April 15 due to snow; check road conditions during winter months.
Flood Watch issued July 15 at 10:44AM 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 Thursday afternoon through Thursday 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 produced scattered showers and thunderstorms which will be capable of producing 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
Shannon Campground occupies a quiet, high-elevation setting at 9,025 feet in the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern Arizona. Tucked away along Marijilda Creek, the campground offers 11 sites shaded beneath mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Two sites feature distinctive three-sided wood shelters built in the Adirondack style by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s, adding historic character to the mountain atmosphere. The Arcadia Trail, designated a National Recreation Trail, begins at the campground and descends to Arcadia Campground below. A one-mile spur leads to the summit of Heliograph Peak at 10,022 feet, where signal mirrors were once used to relay messages during the Apache Wars of the late 1880s. A Forest Service lookout tower now stands atop the peak, offering some of the most panoramic views in southeastern Arizona. This is a black bear area requiring proper food storage in bear-proof containers, trash receptacles, or locked vehicles with windows fully closed. The winding switchbacks of AZ 366 (Swift Trail) make this campground unsuitable for vehicles or trailers longer than 22 feet. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own supply.
Directions
From Safford, drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366 (Swift Trail). Turn right (southwest) onto AZ 366 and drive 21.8 miles to the campground entrance on the right side of the road.
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 | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 388-8300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Shannon Campground | |
| Coronado NF Alerts |
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