Stockton Pass
Open — Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. No potable water on-site; campers must bring their own water. Limited to 14 consecutive nights.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Target Shooting Refuse Restriction
Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure
No camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires allowed in Bear Wallow Riparian Area
Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.
Alcohol Closure
The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile.
SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030
Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.
About
Named after Old Man Stockton, a rancher who settled here in the 1870s and father of the Clanton Brothers involved in the famous OK Corral gunfight, Stockton Pass Campground occupies a scenic location at 5,600 feet elevation. The campground sits at the apex of Stockton Pass, a historic route over the Pinaleños into Sulphur Springs Valley, offering exceptional views of the mountain range's highest peaks to the north and the Galiuro and Santa Catalina mountains to the west. The campground is set in beautiful desert grassland mixed with oak woodlands, creating habitat for diverse wildlife including deer, black bear, and mountain lions. The Shake Trail winds directly from the campground through high desert landscape, climbing toward the Swift Trail high in the Pinaleños. The campground accommodates groups of up to 30 people with sites featuring picnic tables and fire pits scattered among occasional oak, manzanita, and cactus. Located on State Route 266, a scenic drive revealing large cattle ranges, rugged mountains, and broad grasslands, the campground provides a quintessential southwestern camping experience. At this elevation, temperatures are notably cooler than surrounding low deserts in summer while remaining comfortable for camping in fall and winter. The campground operates year-round and is reservable through Recreation.gov. All sites have a 14-day stay limit and 10-person maximum. Trailers must be under 22 feet. This is black bear country, so proper food storage in bear-proof containers or locked vehicles is required.
Directions
From Safford: Take US 191 south for 17 miles. Turn right onto AZ 266 and continue 12 miles to Stockton Pass Campground (MM 116.5) on the right, past the second cattle guard. From Tucson: Take I-10 east for 90 miles to exit 352 for US 191. Turn left toward Safford, drive 17 miles north, and turn left on AZ 266. Continue 12 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 428-4150 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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