U.S. Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Arizona

Columbine Corrals Campground

This campground, nestled in mixed-conifer forest at 9,440 feet, has six sites with picnic tables and fire pits. There are vault toilets, bear-proof trash cans, and public corrals. There is also drinking water at this site. Ash Creek Trail #307 and Web Peak Trail #345 start from the campground.

Open nowFirst-come, first-served6 sitesFrom $15 per nightTents only

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Columbine Corrals Campground
Photo from the area. James McDonald (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesSingle site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.
AccessibilityFrom Safford, Arizona: Take US 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto AZ 366/Swift Trail and travel approximately 29 miles. The campground is on the right across from the Columbine Visitor Center.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonApril 15 to November 14
ForestCoronado National Forest
BookingReservations are not accepted.
FeesSingle site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.
RulesVehicles (including trailers) longer than 22 feet are not recommended because of the difficulty negotiating the switchbacks on AZ 366. This campground is not accessible from November 15 to April 15 when the Swift Trail is closed for the winter. Early or late snow may extend the inaccessible season.

Coronado National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Columbine Corrals Campground40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 0.71 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.66 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.45 inches of precipitationApril: 0.21 inches of precipitationMay: 0.18 inches of precipitationJune: 0.27 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.35 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.84 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.08 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.75 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.51 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.77 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 46.2°F averageFebruary: 50.4°F averageMarch: 56.8°F averageApril: 64.0°F averageMay: 72.5°F averageJune: 81.3°F averageJuly: 84.2°F averageAugust: 82.5°F averageSeptember: 77.1°F averageOctober: 66.3°F averageNovember: 54.6°F averageDecember: 45.7°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Safford Ag Ctr, 15 miles from the campground at 2,954 feet, station USC00027390 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 9 inches a year. The shaded span is the published season, April 15 to November 14.

Getting there

Coordinates32.7064° N, 109.9135° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearGila Outdoor ↗13.3 mi
RV sales & serviceTrek RV ↗15.1 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Guidebooks for Arizona

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    Bruce Grubbs, 2021
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  • Best Tent Camping: Arizona
    Kirstin Olmon Phillips and Kelly Phillips, 2019
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    Mike White and Douglas Lorain, 2016
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Columbine Corrals Campground?

No. Columbine Corrals 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 Columbine Corrals Campground?

Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.

Source: Forest Service

Is Columbine Corrals Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season April 15 to November 14.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Columbine Corrals Campground have?

6 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Columbine Corrals Campground?

Columbine Corrals Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

Are there accessible sites at Columbine Corrals Campground?

From Safford, Arizona: Take US 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto AZ 366/Swift Trail and travel approximately 29 miles.

Source: Forest Service

What if Columbine Corrals Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Soldier Creek Campground (0.6 mi, first-come), Cunningham Campground (2.3 mi, first-come), and Riggs Lake (2.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby