Arcadia Campground
When early settlers ventured up Mount Graham, the Arcadia area was usually as far as they got on the first day. A little later in the history of the Pinalenos, Arcadia was the site of one of several Civilian Conservation Corps camps established in the 1930s to provide jobs for workers idled by the Great Depression. Today, Arcadia Campground, which has 19 campsites, is the first campground visitors encounter on their way up Mount Graham by way of the Swift Trail (AZ 366), which was built by those Depression-era workers. Arcadia Campground is shaded by stands of tall ponderosa pine interspersed with Gambel oaks and Arizona walnuts. Such a diverse habitat makes this an excellent area for bird watching. Watch for poison ivy.
Note: Black bear area. Store and dispose of all food in bear-proof containers and trash bins, or keep it locked in your vehicle.
General Information
Year-round
Arcadia Campground is open year round, weather permitting. In winter, AZ 366 may be closed due to snow. The group site is open April 1 through November 1, weather permitting. Check local road conditions during winter months.
RVs up to 22 feet and vehicles with trailers less than 21 feet are recommended. Longer vehicles have difficulty negotiating the switchbacks on AZ 366. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground. Limit 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site. 14 day stay limit.
Campsites:
Single Site: $20 per night. With Golden Age, Golden Access, Interagency Senior or Interagency Access Pass $10.
Double Site: $40 per night.
Day Use:
Day: $8 per vehicle
Week: $10 per vehicle
Federal passes accepted
Buy a pass online. Cash or checks are accepted for payment at the campground. Camping discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not any additional campsite(s) occupied by the pass holder's party.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 32.64861111
Longitude: -109.8191667
Directions
From Safford drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366. Turn right (southwest) onto AZ 366 and drive 11.6 miles to the campground entrance on the right side of the road. Check local road conditions during winter months.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
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