Camping in Clifton District, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
The Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests, administered as one national forest, encompass over two million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona. The Sitgreaves National Forest was named for Captain Lorenzo Sitgreaves, a government topographical engineer who conducted the first scientific expedition across Arizona in the early 1850’s The Clifton District is the southernmost geographic zone and is located near the communities of Clifton, Morenci, and Safford Arizona. The Coronado Trail Scenic Byway bisects this zone. The Clifton District contains a portion of the Blue Range Primitive Area.
Contact Information:
Clifton Ranger District
397240 AZ 75
Duncan, AZ 85534
928.687.8600
Blackjack Campground
From rocky bluffs above Blackjack Cave to the campground under the Ponderosa Pine and Oak trees, everyone can find something of interest.
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From rocky bluffs above Blackjack Cave to the campground under the Ponderosa Pine and Oak trees, everyone can find something of interest. This campground is located about 10 miles east the New Mexico State Line. Shortly after crossing into New Mexico, you pass through the area known as Mule Creek and enter into some beautiful rolling grasslands. Keep an eye open for antelope in this area.
Blackjack Campground is 14 miles east of Clifton, AZ, via State Road 78.
Coal Creek Campground
This small campground, set under large Ponderosa Pine and Oak trees, is conveniently located near the Arizona/New Mexico state line.
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This small campground, set under large Ponderosa Pine and Oak trees, is conveniently located near the Arizona/New Mexico state line. It is a popular rest stop for travelers on AZ Hwy 78. Coal Creek flows nearby seasonally.
Coal Creek Campground is located 19 miles east of Clifton, AZ, via US Highway 191, State Highway 78 and Three-Way Junction.
Granville Campground
This is a well maintained and pleasant campground for overnight use, a picnic or wildlife viewing.
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This is a well maintained and pleasant campground for overnight use, a picnic or wildlife viewing. There is plenty of shade located in this unique ecosystem of Arizona Cypress, Quaking aspen and Gambel oak trees.
Granville Campground is located 16 miles North of Clifton, AZ, along US Highway 191.
Honeymoon Campground
Located next to Eagle Creek, the area is ideal for camping, picnicking, fishing and wildlife viewing.
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Located next to Eagle Creek, the area is ideal for camping, picnicking, fishing and wildlife viewing. It is a quiet, remote site with lots of shade provided by sycamore and cottonwood trees along with pinyon and juniper trees.
Honeymoon Campground is 50 miles NW of Clifton, via US Highway 191 and Forest Road 217.
Lower Juan Miller Campground
Shaded by large Gambel Oaks and Sycamore trees, this campground is lightly used. It also has some remnant of times gone past.
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Shaded by large Gambel oak and sycamore trees, this campground is lightly used. It also has some remnants of times gone past. What looks like an old, hand dug cistern well can be seen north of the campground.
Lower Juan Campground is located 27 miles North of Clifton, AZ, via US Highway 191 and Forest Road 475. Just 1/4 mile away from the Upper Juan Miller CG.
Strayhorse Campground
Just six miles below the Mogollon Rim, it provides a cool shady site for picnics or camping. The campground is set among large Ponderosa Pine and Gambel Oak.
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Just six miles below the Mogollon Rim, it provides a cool shady site for picnics or camping. The campground is set among large Ponderosa Pine and Gambel Oak. Strayhorse is the trailhead for two major trails: Highline Trail #47 follows the bottom of the Mogollon Rim and Raspberry Trail #35 provides access into the Blue Range Primitive Area.
Strayhorse Campground is located 26 miles South of Alpine, AZ on US Highway 191.
Upper Juan Miller Campground
Less than 2 miles from US Highway 191, this lightly used campground is shaded by large Gambel Oak and Sycamore trees.
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Less than 2 miles from US Highway 191, this lightly used campground is shaded by large Gambel Oak and Sycamore trees. The area provides camping, water play and wildlife viewing.
Upper Juan Campground is located 27 miles North of Clifton, AZ, via US Highway 191 and Forest Road 475.
Arcadia Campground
Arcadia Campground is shaded by stands of tall Ponderosa Pine interspersed with Gambel Oaks and Arizona walnuts.
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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.
Arcadia Campground is in the Pinaleño Mountains 19 miles southwest of Safford.