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| Location | Safford, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $25–$30/night |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 1 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nightsOpen for every night
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Tucson (Tucson International (TUS)), about 75 mi straight-line from Upper Arcadia. RV rentals in Tucson
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Upper Arcadia, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights32 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nightsOpen for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Upper Arcadia is a Recreation.gov campground in Safford. It lists 1 RV or RV/tent site for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arcadia group standard area nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $25 |
| Upper Arcadia Double Site standard nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
711 14th Avenue, Suite D
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Upper Arcadia sits high on the Swift Trail Scenic Drive in the Pinaleño Range, offering a cooler high-desert camp experience at about 6,700 feet amid tall ponderosa pines with pockets of Gambel oak and Arizona walnut. The campground is a good base for hiking, birding and wildlife watching because the Swift Trail climbs from the Sonoran Desert into alpine meadows, creating a range of habitats close at hand. The Arcadia Trail #328 begins at the campground and climbs toward Shannon Campground, with a one-mile spur up to Heliograph Peak; the Swift Trail also provides access to other trails, Riggs Lake (stocked with trout by Arizona Game & Fish), and the Columbine Visitor Center. Mount Graham and its wilderness study area loom nearby for longer outings, and the town of Safford about a 30-minute drive north on SR 191 houses the district ranger station (open Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.) if you need maps or local information. The site itself is small but well-equipped: there are two reservable campsites, each configured to accommodate both RVs and tents, and a separate group camping area that can take up to 75 people. Amenities include seasonal drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, and bear-proof food lockers and trash cans; you may collect dead-and-down firewood in and around the campsite. A few additional first-come, first-served sites are nearby (fees apply separately). Fees for the reservable sites are $25 per night plus a $5 per vehicle per night fee; note that recreation.gov charges only the nightly/daily rate online, and the $5 per-vehicle fee must be paid by cash or check at the campground fee station. For reservation rules and cancellation policies, consult the Rules & Reservations page on recreation.gov before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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Pick up in Tucson| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 7 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Upper Arcadia. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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