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Rock climbers and spring hikers on a tight budget get the most out of this place. It's free, large rigs fit fine, vault toilets are reportedly clean, and spring temps of 65-80°F make the bouldering and trail access genuinely good.
Oak Flat Campground
4.24185 reviews7680 S. Six Shooter Canyon Road, Globe, AZ 85501
Top 5% in AZSpringScenic Views
Quick Facts
4,200 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
First-Come
Sites
16 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
Get DirectionsQuick Facts
4,200 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
First-Come
Sites
16 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
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7680 S. Six Shooter Canyon Road, Globe, AZ 85501
Oak Flat Campground
7680 S. Six Shooter Canyon Road, Globe, AZ 85501
Nearby places
Superior (4 miles east, ~10 minutes)
Globe (15 miles east, ~20 minutes)
Nearby supplies
The Texaco station in Globe provides RV waste services. Globe also has grocery stores and camping supplies. Fuel is available in Superior and Globe.
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Oak Flat Campground
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USFS
Provider928-402-6200
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Trash accumulation and long-term residents give sections a worn-out feel that bothers a lot of reviewers. No water, no dump station, no cell signal, and a looming mining project that could close or fundamentally alter the site.
C-
Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 9% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 63 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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- Grade A.Value
- Grade A-.Rules & policies
- Grade B.Bugs & weather
Watch-outs
- Grade D.Safety
- Grade D.Cleanliness
- Grade C-.Facilities
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Each topic is graded against every other campground on it; a topic campers liked never grades below C−. ± shows the 95% confidence range from the sample size.
From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Oak Flat Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
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About the campground
The elevation is 4,200 ft. The campground, located near Devils Canyon and along the Gila-Pinal Scenic Route (US Rt. 60), is pack it in, pack it out. It is rustic with sites scattered in cedar and Live oak. Most sites have communal-like parking which allows for parking tow vehicle next to a travel trailer. An interesting thing to do from this campground is to visit the Besh-Ba- Gowa Archaeological Park in Globe, AZ (about 15 miles east on US Rt. 60). It is a site where the Hohokam first established a pit-house settlement around A.D. 900 and abandoned it about 1100 A.D. Later, around 1225, Salado Indians began constructing the pueblo seen today.
Seasons & access
The parking aprons are dirt and irregular. Low branches in upper part of campground may obstruct some high profile RVs. An RV waste station is available at the Texaco station in Globe, AZ. Facilities Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Vaults: Yes Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Water Sports None Hiking: Although not named, there is a hiking/mountain biking and OHV trail leading from the campground. Parts of it will be a challenge for the OHV. Its length is unknown. Fishing: No
RV information
The parking aprons are dirt and irregular. Low branches in upper part of campground may obstruct some high profile RVs. An RV waste station is available at the Texaco station in Globe, AZ.
Directions
From Superior, AZ, take US Rt. 60 east 4 miles to campground sign (Magma Mine Rd.). Turn right onto Magma Mine Rd. and go 0.4 miles to another campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
- National Forest
- Tonto National Forest
- Ranger District
- Globe
- Elevation
- 4200
- Rate
- No charge
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- Year round
