Established Camping
Safford Recreation Area
Safford Recreation Area is located near Safford, Arizona, featuring desert terrain with scattered vegetation and rocky landscapes. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 100°F in summer, offering varied conditions for camping throughout the year. Nearby attractions include the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area and Roper Lake State Park, providing opportunities for hiking and water activities.
Description
This recreation area is the home of the Coronado's most extensive mountain range, the Pinaleños, and topped by the highest peak in southern Arizona, 10,720 foot Mt. Graham. A scenic road named the Swift Trail (Hwy 366) leads into these unique mountains and provides access to campgrounds, Forest trails, and fishing at Riggs Lake. The Safford Recreation Area is also home to the Galiuro Mountainsand the Santa Teresa Range. The 76,317 acre Galiuro Wildernessis steeped in history and contains an extensive trail network. The Santa Teresas are rugged and remote, with a variety of primitive trails leading into a 26,780 acre Wilderness.
Location
Safford Recreation Area is located in Arizona
Coordinates
32.64569912 N
109.8430004 W
Detours Nearby
Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed
1 hr 36 min away
Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area
1 hr 56 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 15 min from Sierra Vista
- 2 hrs 17 min from Tucson
- 3 hrs 32 min from Las Cruces
- 3 hrs 44 min from Phoenix
Access
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
