Noon Creek Campground and Picnic Area
The name Noon Creek (Map) comes from the fact that when pioneer settlers traveled this way on excursions into the Pinaleño Mountains, this was usually as far as they were able to get via horse and wagon by lunch time of the first day. Noon Creek thus became a traditional lunch stop along the historic travel route into the Pinaleños and it remains a popular spot today. The surroundings here are typical of mountain oak woodlands with junipers and scrub oaks standing as the tallest trees, while satin barked manzanita, saw-leafed sotol, and soaptree yucca form a picturesque understory. As you enjoy your favorite picnic dish in this setting, keep an eye out for some of the local residents. You may catch a glimpse of a spiny lizard or a raspy-voiced cactus wren, a bird well adapted to life in this dry, bristling environment. Watch for roadrunners as they dart among the underbrush always on the lookout for a slithery meal.
Notes:
- Black bear area. Store and dispose of all food in bear-proof containers and trash bins, or keep it locked in your vehicle.
- Poison Ivy in the area
Noon Creek Campgound has public corrals.
The Noon Creek #302A trail starts at the campground at connects to Round the Mountain #302. The Ladybug #329 trail starts across the road near Angle Orchard.
General Information
Year-round
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Tent Camping Only. Maximum of 10 people and 2 vehicles per site. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in the campground.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Double Site: $30 per night
Day Use:
$8 per vehicle per day
$10 per vehicle per week
Buy a pass online, or purchase a day pass on-site with cash or check. Proof of payment, or a valid Coronado National Forest Annual Pass or Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, including the Annual, Senior, Access, or Military Pass, must be displayed on the driver's side of the vehicle dashboard. Learn more about accepted passes.
Camping discounts apply only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not any additional campsite(s) occupied by the pass holder's party.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 32.66777778
Longitude: -109.7963889
Directions
From Safford, Arizona: Take US 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto AZ 366/Swift Trail and travel approximately 7 miles. The campground is on the right side of the road.
From Tucson, Arizona: Take I-10 east for 90 miles. Take exit 352 for US 191, and turn left toward Safford. Drive 26.3 miles north and turn left on AZ 366/Swift Trail. Drive approximately 7 miles. The campground is on the right side of the road.
Parking
Yes
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
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