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.
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
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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