Soldier Creek Campground
Open seasonally April 15 through November 14. Swift Trail (AZ 366) closes for winter from November 15 to April 15, making the campground inaccessible by vehicle. Early or late snow may extend the closure. First-come, first-served. No potable water available.
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
Soldier Creek Campground is nestled in a shaded forest grove high in the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern Arizona. Massive granite boulders, shaped over millennia by wind and weather, provide natural barriers between sites and lend the area a distinctive landscape. The campground offers a welcome escape from desert heat, as its elevation makes it one of the coolest camping areas on Mt. Graham during the summer months. Just a short walk from camp, the terrain drops away dramatically, revealing expansive views of the lower mountain slopes, the Aravaipa Valley, and the distant Galiuro and Winchester mountain ranges. Hikers can access the upper trailhead of Grant Goudy Ridge Trail #310 from the south end of the campground near the host site. This is black bear country. All food must be stored in bear-proof containers, locked vehicles, or disposed of in bear-proof trash bins. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The Swift Trail (AZ 366) closes from November 15 to April 15, making the campground inaccessible by vehicle during winter.
Directions
From Safford, Arizona: Drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366/Swift Trail. Turn right (southwest) onto AZ 366 and drive 29.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left side of the road. From Tucson: Take I-10 east for 90 miles. Take exit 352 for US 191 and turn left toward Safford. Drive 26.3 miles north and turn left on AZ 366/Swift Trail. Drive 29.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $40 |
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 | None |
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