U.S. Forest Service · Catalina Highway Scenic Area · AZ
General Hitchcock Campground
OpenSeason 05-01 – 12-15
UnlistedAccess
The place
This small, sheltered campground is tucked away just off the Catalina Highway , along the rocky streambed that forms the floor of upper Bear Canyon . Campsites are nestled under a canopy of ponderosa pines, junipers and oaks. Some sites are located right along Bear Creek among large rocks. The Creek generally only flows during rainy periods or during the Spring snowmelt, but be vigilant of flash floods.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
Camping$20 per day/night. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Pass $10. Payable with cash or check.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in AZ-06. This member’s public-lands record →
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