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Safford Ranger District
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 Mountains and the Santa Teresa Range. The 76,317 acre Galiuro Wilderness is 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 (area is unavailable).
| Ranger | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed District Ranger (District Ranger) |
(928) 428-4150 FAX: (928) 428-2393 |
711 14th Avenue, Suite D Safford, AZ 85546 |
At a Glance
| Information Center: | Safford Ranger District Phone 928-428-4150 |
|---|
Activities
Mountain Biking
All Coronado National Forest roads and trails outside of Wildernes areas except where posted "closed" are open to mountain bikes.
There are a few specially designated "Mountain Bike trails" on the Coronado. One of them is the Elephant Head Mountain Bike route.
For more information on mountain bike trails, check out the hiking trails pages .
Again, any trail not within a wilderness area or specifialy posted "closed" is open for mountain bike use.
Areas for Mountain Biking at Safford Ranger District
Campground Camping
- Clark Peak Corrals
- Columbine Corrals (fee)
Areas for Campground Camping at Safford Ranger District
- Pinaleño Mountains
- Arcadia Campground
- Columbine Corrals Campground
- Cunningham Campground
- Hospital Flat Campground
- Noon Creek Campground and Picnic Area
- Riggs Flat Campground
- Shannon Campground
- Soldier Creek Campground
- Stockton Pass Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Safford Ranger District
- Pinaleño Mountains
- Riggs Flat Campground
- Stockton Pass Campground
- Treasure Park – Group Use Areas
- Twilight Group Campground
- Upper Arcadia Group Site
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Safford Ranger District
- Galiuro Mountains
- Pinaleño Mountains
- Clark Peak Corrals Dispersed Camping
- Cluff Dairy Dispersed Camping Area
- Frye Mesa Reservoir Lakes
- Grant Creek Dispersed Camping Area
- Jesus-Goudy Dispersed Camping Area
- Snow Flat Dispersed Camping Area
- Turkey Flat Dispersed Camping Area
- Upper Hospital Flat Dispersed Camping Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Safford Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Safford Ranger District
- Galiuro Mountains
- Deer Creek Trailhead
- East Divide #287
- Galiuro Wilderness
- Holdout Spring #285A
- Powers Garden #96
- Rattlesnake #285
- Sycamore #278
- Tortilla #254
- West Divide #289
- Pinaleño Mountains
- Arcadia #328
- Arcadia Campground
- Ash Creek #307
- Ash Creek Detour #307A
- Bear Canyon #299
- Clark Peak #301
- Clark Peak Corrals Dispersed Camping
- Columbine Corrals Campground
- Columbine Corrals Trailhead
- Columbine Visitor Center
- Cunningham Loop #316
- Cunningham Loop Trailhead
- Deadman #70
- Frye Canyon #36
- Grant Creek #305
- Grant Creek Trailhead
- Grant Goudy Ridge #310
- Grant Hill Loop #322
- Grant Hill Loop Trailhead
- Heliograph #328A
- Ladybug #329
- Round the Mountain #302
- Shake #309
- Shannon Campground
- Soldier Creek Campground
- Stockton Pass Campground
- Taylor Canyon #306
- Turkey Flat Dispersed Camping Area
- Webb Peak #345
- Santa Teresa Mountains
- Santa Teresa Wilderness
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Safford Ranger District
- Galiuro Mountains
- Deer Creek Trailhead
- East Divide #287
- Galiuro Wilderness
- Holdout Spring #285A
- Powers Garden #96
- Rattlesnake #285
- Sycamore #278
- Tortilla #254
- West Divide #289
- Pinaleño Mountains
- Arcadia #328
- Ash Creek #307
- Ash Creek Detour #307A
- Bear Canyon #299
- Clark Peak #301
- Clark Peak Corrals Dispersed Camping
- Columbine Corrals Campground
- Columbine Corrals Trailhead
- Cunningham Loop Trailhead
- Deadman #70
- Frye Canyon #36
- Grant Creek #305
- Grant Creek Trailhead
- Grant Goudy Ridge #310
- Grant Hill Loop #322
- Grant Hill Loop Trailhead
- Heliograph #328A
- Ladybug #329
- Round the Mountain #302
- Shake #309
- Shannon Campground
- Taylor Canyon #306
- Webb Peak #345
- Santa Teresa Mountains
- Santa Teresa Wilderness
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Safford Ranger District
- Deer Creek Trailhead
- East Divide #287
- Pinaleño Mountains
- Ash Creek #307
- Ash Creek Detour #307A
- Clark Peak Corrals Dispersed Camping
- Columbine Corrals Campground
- Columbine Corrals Trailhead
- Cunningham Campground
- Cunningham Loop Trailhead
- Grant Creek #305
- Grant Creek Trailhead
- Grant Hill Loop Trailhead
- Round the Mountain #302
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Safford Ranger District
Visitor Centers
Areas for Visitor Centers at Safford Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Safford Ranger District
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Safford Ranger District
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at Safford Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Boating is allowed on most lakes on the Coronado National Forest; however, lakes have different rules about the size and type of motor allowed. Before you visit the lake, please visit the lake's web page to make sure your motor is allowed.
On Riggs Lake, boating is prohibited.
General Info:
Permits & RegulationsTo fish on the Coronado National Forest, individuals must comply with Arizona State fishing license laws. For more information, please visit Arizona Game & Fish Department.
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Safford Ranger District