Pioneer Pass Camping Area
Area Status: Open
Pioneer is a large site composed of dispersed campgrounds located in the Globe Ranger District of Tonto National Forest. Set in the cool Pinal Mountains South of Pioneer Pass is the Bobtail Spring trail that leads to Pinal Peak along with the East Mountain Trail. These trails are fun for nature viewing, day hikes, and family outings.
At a Glance
Open Season: | May |
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Restrictions: | Stay limit 14 days, trailers under 18', fire in designated areas only. There is no trash service, Pack It In, Pack It Out. Dispose of waste properly, leave what you find. Only one camp-unit is handicap accessible with 5%-10% slopes over compacted dirt. |
Closest Towns: | Miami & Globe |
Water: | Not Available |
Restroom: | 4 vault toilets (Accessible) |
Passes: | Not Required |
Information Center: | Globe Ranger District (928)-402-6200 |
General Information
Directions:This site is 9 miles south of Globe. From Globe, follow paved Jess Hayes Road to the junction of Icehouse Canyon Road/Forest Road (FR) 112 and Sixshooter Canyon Road/Forest Road (FR) 222. Continue on FR 112 for 2 miles to the junction of FR 55 and FR 112. Stay to the left and continue following FR 112 (which soon becomes unpaved) for another 6 miles to the site.
Activities
Campground Camping
23 camp units with tables and fire pit grillsNo. of Sites | 23 |
Reservation Info | First come, first serve, no reservations |
Fire Information | fire in designated areas only |
No. of Accessible sites | One camp unit has a raised grill and table with one wheelchair accessible end. The site has grades ranging from 5% to 10% slopes over compacted dirt. |
Picnicking
tables and fire pit grills availableFire Information | fires in designated areas only |
Alerts & Warnings
- Web maintenance 2/14-2/17: Please refer to social media for emergency info
- Pine Canyon Restoration Project Area and Trails Temporary Closure Order
- 03-12-02-24-67 Globe Forest Road 287 Area Closure Order
- 03-12-04-24-61_East Webber Geronimo Trails_Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-03-24-47_Boulder Fishing Pier Temporary Closure
- Equestrian Users Please Be Aware
- 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
- Federal Holiday: offices closed Monday, February 17
- 03-12-02-25-01 Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Closure
- 03-12-03-24-64 Bald Eagle Closure Box Bar Order
- 12-16-5R Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
- 03-12-00-23-36 Target Type Restrictions Order
- Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures
- Occupancy and Use Restrictions
- Update on State Route 88 (Apache Trail) - August 18, 2021
- Redmond Fire Road Closure