Treasure Park - East
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens April 15, 2026. The upper Swift Trail closes to motor vehicles from November 15 through April 14 due to winter weather and snow. Water system is off for the season.
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a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.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
Treasure Park East sits along the scenic Swift Trail in the high country of the Pinaleño Mountains at 9,000 feet elevation, offering a dramatic escape from the Arizona desert heat below. The picturesque mountain meadow setting features mixed conifer forest and provides access to diverse recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and birding. The Swift Trail Scenic Drive takes visitors from the Sonoran Desert at 2,900 feet to alpine meadows and forest on the 9,000+ foot ridges, offering the ecological equivalent of driving from Mexico to Canada in a single afternoon. The location boasts an interesting history steeped in legend. It is said that a fortune in stolen gold and silver was buried here by a band of outlaws in the 1850s, who reportedly marked the site with a triangle formed by three colored granite stones, though no treasure was ever found. The area's diverse habitat makes it well-known for birding and wildlife watching. The Swift Trail provides access to numerous hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails, along with several other campgrounds and picnic areas. Nearby attractions include Riggs Lake, stocked with trout by Arizona Game & Fish, and the Columbine Visitors Center.
Directions
From Safford: Take State Route 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto State Route 366/Swift Trail and travel 23 miles to the Treasure Park Campground entrance (milepost 137), following the loop road to the East campsite. From Tucson: Take I-10 east for 90 miles. Take exit 352 for State Route 191, turn left toward Safford. Drive 26.3 miles north and turn left on State Route 366/Swift Trail. Continue for 23 miles to the Treasure Park entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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