Shannon Campground
Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Two three-sided wood shelters of the type originally developed in the Adirondack Mountains of New York add to the historic atmosphere of this campground. The Arcadia Trail, which leads down the mountain to Arcadia Campground, has been designated a National Recreation Trail. A one-mile spur leads from this trail to the top of Heliograph Peak, a vantage point with a history as well as a view.
More like this: first-come in Arizona · tent only in Arizona
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Coronado National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are not accepted. |
| Fees | Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check. |
| Rules | Vehicle restrictions: Vehicles (including trailers) longer than 22 feet are not recommended because of the difficulty of negotiating the switchbacks on AZ 366. Campground restrictions: Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground. Limit 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site. 14 day stay limit. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 32.6584° N, 109.8574° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Gila Outdoor ↗ | 14.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Trek RV ↗ | 15.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miArcadia ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miHeliograph0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miHawkins1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miBig Creek1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miGrant Hill Loop A1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miGrant Hill Loop3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.5 miGrant Hill Loop Trailhead ↗Coronado National Forest
- 1.6 miCunningham Loop Trailhead ↗Coronado National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Historic landmarks nearby
Guidebooks for Arizona
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- Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New MexicoMike White and Douglas Lorain, 2016Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shannon Campground?
No. Shannon Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not accepted. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Shannon Campground?
Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.
Source: Forest Service
Is Shannon Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Shannon Campground?
Shannon Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Shannon Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Treasure Park - East (0.9 mi), Treasure Park - North (0.9 mi), and Snow Flat Dispersed Camping Area (0.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby