Kellner Group Campground

Overview

<p>Kellner Group Picnic Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains south of Globe, Arizona.&nbsp; This site&rsquo;s interesting rock walls and steps were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.&nbsp; It sits in the riparian area of Kellner Canyon, which frequently has a small stream running through it.</p><h3>Spectacular Mountain Views</h3><p>This site boasts spectacular views of the Pinal Mountains, which rise 3,500 feet above it.&nbsp; The riparian area and stream host large sycamore and white oak trees which give it shade.&nbsp; Wildlife in the Pinal Mountains includes a large variety of birds, chipmunks, squirrels, coatimundi, and coos whitetail deer.&nbsp; A fire came very close to this area in the spring of 2017 and has affected some of the vegetation.</p><h4>Wildlife Watching and Islands in the Sky</h4><p>Recreation includes hiking, exploring and wildlife viewing.&nbsp; The Pinal Mountains are considered a &ldquo;Sky Island&rdquo; and make for excellent bird watching opportunities. A short 7-mile drive leads to Icehouse Canyon Day Use Area which hosts trailheads for Six Shooter Canyon Trail, Ice House Canyon Trail, Kellner Canyon Trail and the Telephone Trail.</p><h3>Kellner Group Picnic Site</h3><p>The unique rock walls and steps of Kellner Group Picnic Site were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1940&rsquo;s.&nbsp; The site is at the end of a gated, three-quarter-mile long road, giving it privacy and a remote feel.&nbsp; There are 5 picnic units with tables and grills, one group fire ring, and a vault toilet.&nbsp; Parking is limited to 5 vehicles, and there is no room to turn a trailer around.</p><h4>Other Nearby Attractions</h4><p>Kellner Group Picnic Site is next to the City of Globe and its array of restaurants, as well as antique, grocery, and feed and&nbsp;tack stores. It is roughly an hour&nbsp;drive from the Salt River Canyon, where several overlooks allow you to capture the magnificent beauty of &ldquo;Arizona&rsquo;s other Grand Canyon&rdquo;.&nbsp; Roosevelt Lake and the Apache Trail are also within driving reach.</p><h3>Weather Information</h3><p>Weather is more often ideal in the fall and spring. The area is at an elevation of 4,400 ft. and may receive snow during a winter storm. The summer months are warm but tolerable, with the temperature ranging from 85-105 degrees. During Arizona&rsquo;s monsoon season, in the months of July and August, frequent afternoon or evening thunderstorms occur and there is the possibility of flash flooding in the site.</p><h4>Wildlife</h4><p>Bear&nbsp;and other wildlife live in the forest, so be familiar with avoidance practices.</p><ul><li>Kellner Group Site has a limit of 25 people.</li><li>Water and electrical hookups are not available at this site.</li><li>Trash service is not available, so please, Pack it in, Pack it out.</li><li>A <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/tonto/passes-permits/event-commercial">special use permit</a> may be required if you&rsquo;re planning on having an event, or are charging fees of any kind.</li></ul><p><br />If you have questions, please contact the Globe Ranger District for more information at <a href="tel:9284026200">928-402-6200</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>