Treasure Park - North
Treasure Park North sits along the scenic Swift Trail in southern Arizona. The picturesque mountain meadow setting provides an escape from the desert heat and opportunities for viewing wildlife and wildflowers, as well as group camping, hiking, mountain biking and picnicking. The location boasts an interesting history. Legend has it that a treasure of stolen gold and silver was buried here by a band of outlaws in the 1850s. They reportedly marked the site with a triangle formed by three colored granite stones, though no buried treasure was ever found.
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Site mix
| group standard area nonelectric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Park North | Partial | 100 / 10 | Yes | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | This site has a $25 per night fee and a $5 per vehicle per night fee. Your check-out through recreation.gov will only include the Nightly/Daily rate. You must pay the per vehicle fee by cash or check upon arrival at the designated Fee Station. |
Treasure Park North can accommodate a single group of up to 100 people at a time. The site is equipped with picnic tables, a group campfire ring with grill, a parking area and a drinking water spigot nearby, with water available seasonally. Dead-and-downed firewood may be collected in and around the campsite. One portable/self-contained toilet is required for every 15 people.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Safford, Arizona: Take State Route 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto State Route 366/Swift Trail and travel 23 miles to the Treasure Park Campground entrance (MM 137), following the loop road to the North campsite. From Tucson, Arizona: Take I-10 east for 90 miles. Take exit 352 for State Route 191, and turn left toward Safford.
| Nearest town | Safford, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 32.6636° N, 109.8711° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- There are no toilets on site.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Gila Outdoor ↗ | 14.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Trek RV ↗ | 15.3 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.3 miBig Creek1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miHawkins1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miGrant Hill Loop A1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miGrant Hill Loop3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miGrant Hill Loop C0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miGrant Hill Loop B0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miGrant Hill Loop Trailhead ↗Coronado National Forest
- 0.8 miCunningham Loop Trailhead ↗Coronado National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Heliograph Lookout ComplexStructure · Old Columbine · 1.6 mi
- Columbine Work StationBuilding · Safford · 3.7 mi
- Webb Peak Lookout TowerStructure · Old Columbine · 4.5 mi
Natural features
This site lies within the mixed conifer area of the Pinaleño Mountains at an elevation of 9,000 ft. The high elevations makes this area very pleasant in summer compared to the heat of lower deserts. The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.
Recreation
The campground lies along the Swift Trail Scenic Drive, which takes visitors from the Sonoran Desert at 2,900 feet to alpine meadows and forest on the 9,000+ foot ridges of the Pinaleño Range. Because of its diverse habitat, the area is well-known for birding and wildlife watching. The Swift Trail provides access to a number of hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails, along with several other campgrounds that invite you for an afternoon picnic. A trip up to Rigg’s Lake, stocked with trout by Arizona Game & Fish, or to the Columbine Visitors Center could make a worth-while day trip as well.
Nearby
The Mount Graham Wilderness Study Area, which includes the 10,720-foot Mount Graham, the tallest mountain in southern Arizona. Columbine Visitors Center, Riggs Lake, and a variety of trails can be accessed along the Swift Trail Scenic Drive. The town of Safford is approximately a 1 hour drive from the Treasure Park campground, heading north on SR 191. Safford is home to our Ranger Station, where you can go to find information about trails, camping, hunting and fishing, and other questions you may have about our district (open Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm).
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Treasure Park - North?
Sites at Treasure Park - North are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Treasure Park - North?
This site has a $25 per night fee and a $5 per vehicle per night fee. Your check-out through recreation.gov will only include the Nightly/Daily rate. You must pay the per vehicle fee by cash or check upon arrival at the designated Fee Station.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Treasure Park - North?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Treasure Park - North have?
1 site, including 1 group standard area nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Treasure Park - North?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Treasure Park - North?
Yes, pets are allowed at Treasure Park - North. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Treasure Park - North?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Treasure Park - North?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Treasure Park - North?
The campground lies along the Swift Trail Scenic Drive, which takes visitors from the Sonoran Desert at 2,900 feet to alpine meadows and forest on the 9,000+ foot ridges of the Pinaleño Range. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Treasure Park - North?
Safford, Arizona. The Mount Graham Wilderness Study Area, which includes the 10,720-foot Mount Graham, the tallest mountain in southern Arizona.
Source: Getting there
What if Treasure Park - North is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Treasure Park - East (under 0.1 mi), Upper Hospital Flat Group Site (0.3 mi), and Upper Hospital Flat Dispersed Camping Area (0.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby