Facility Details - UPPER ARCADIA, AZ

Overview

Upper Arcadia sits along Swift Trail in southeastern Arizona, providing an escape from desert heat and a pleasant place to take in the high desert scenery in spring and fall. Visitors enjoy hiking, camping, birding and picnicking.

Natural Features:

The shady campground is in a thick forest of tall ponderosa pines interspersed with Gambel oaks and Arizona walnuts, at an elevation of 6,700 feet.

The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.

Recreation:

The Pinaleño Mountains boast excellent hiking opportunities. The Arcadia Trail starts at the campground and leads up the mountain to Shannon Campground. A 1-mile spur off this trail leads to the top of Heliograph Peak, one of the highest mountains in southeastern Arizona.

The area's diverse habitat and shade make this a popular birding spot.

Facilities:

The group camping area can accommodate up to 75 people. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables and campfire rings with grills.

Nearby Attractions:

The Mount Graham Wilderness Study Area, which includes the 10,720-foot Mount Graham and several trails, is close by.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Trails Accessible Vault Toilets Biking Campfire Rings Emergency Services Grills	Group Camping Parking Area Picnic Area Picnicking Trash Collection Vault Toilets

Know Before You Go

No drinking water provided; visitors must bring their own
Open season is dependent on weather and fire conditions; call 928-428-4150 for current information
Trailers up to 22 feet are permitted
No hookups available
Check-in is at 2 p.m.; check-out is at noon
Only downed trees and shrubs may be collected as firewood; tree cutting is prohibited
First-come, first-served individual sites may be available
Be sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving; do not leave fires unattended
Bears live in the area; make sure all food is secure and trash is disposed in the trash cans provided
Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in camping area
Click here to learn more about Coronado National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
32.64944, -109.81861
32°38'58"N, 109°49'7"W

From Safford, Arizona, take State Route 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto State Route 366/Swift Trail and travel 11.5 miles to the Arcadia Campground entrance, taking the next right turn to access Upper Arcadia.

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 11.5 miles to the group site on right.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

UPPER ARCADIA
711 14th Avenue, Suite D
Safford AZ 85546

Phone Number:

Project Office:(928)428-4150

UPPER ARCADIA, AZ