Upper Hospital Flat Group Site
Open for the season from April 15 through November 14. Swift Trail closes to vehicles from November 15 to April 15 due to snow; early or late snow may extend closure dates. No current fire restrictions are in effect.
Sycamore Fire Closure
PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551, 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b), the following are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this…
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…
Tanque Verde Fall Camping Closure
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…
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.Effective January 22, 2025, through January 21, 2028, the Santa Catalina Ranger District has implemented a closure order in the area of Bear Canyon Trail and the Wilderness boundary…
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. Due to this species’ extremely limited habitat and population numbers, this Order provides for the protection of this species by precluding entry into the…
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.There are many problems associated with the Olson Cabin Permit Area. The permit area and improvements were…
About
Upper Hospital Flat Group Site offers groups a high-elevation escape in the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern Arizona. At 9,000 feet, the campground provides cool summer temperatures and sits along Big Creek in a mixed conifer forest adjacent to a meadow that blooms with wildflowers in late summer. The site can accommodate groups of up to 50 people and is located along the Swift Trail Scenic Drive, which traverses from the Sonoran Desert floor to the alpine ridges of the Pinaleño Range. The area has historical significance: in the 1880s, this location served as a field hospital for soldiers from nearby Fort Grant, and later attracted officers and their families seeking refuge from desert heat. Today, the campground serves outdoor enthusiasts with access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding trails, and nearby attractions including Riggs Lake (stocked with trout) and the Columbine Visitors Center. This is primitive camping in black bear country. Campers must secure all food in bear-proof containers or locked vehicles. Due to the switchbacks on AZ 366, vehicles over 22 feet are not recommended, and the maximum vehicle length is 40 feet. The nearby Hospital Flat Campground offers additional first-come, first-served individual sites.
Directions
From Safford, Arizona: Take State Route 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto State Route 366/Swift Trail and travel 23.3 miles to the Upper Hospital Group Site entrance on the right (MM 137.2). From Tucson, Arizona: Take I-10 east for 90 miles. Take exit 352 for State Route 191, and turn left toward Safford. Drive 26.3 miles north and turn left on State Route 366/Swift Trail. Continue for 23.3 miles to the entrance.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 428-4150 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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