U.S. Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · AZ
Shannon Campground
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First-comeAccess
The place
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. Keep reading
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. This 10,022-foot vantage point once served as a location for signal mirrors used to communicate messages during the Apache Wars of the late 1880s. Today you'll find a Forest Service lookout tower on the mountaintop as well as some of the most panoramic views in southeastern Arizona. Note: Black bear area. Store and dispose of all food in bear-proof containers and trash bins, or keep it locked in your vehicle with windows all the way up.
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No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
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Fees
Single site$15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.
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This campground sits in AZ-06. This member’s public-lands record →
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