USDA Forest Service · Arizona

Reef Townsite Group Area

USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States

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Sites
1
Hookups
1 no hookups
Season
March 27 to December 2
Group sites
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
7,175 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 2
Cell coverage
T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
REEF TOWNSITE LOOP (NFSR 5722) · native material · high clearance vehicles
Lake
Coronado National Forest
Nearest town
Hereford
Address
4070 S Avenida Saracino, Hereford, AZ, 85615
Activities
Camping

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About

Overview

This high-mountain group campground and day use area is located on a site that was once occupied by the old mining town of Reef. Many relics of Reef's mining history, including the remains of the town's old water system, are still visible in and around the campground. Groups of up to 50 people can enjoy walking an interpretive history trail, hiking, horseback riding and watching wildlife in this cool mountain setting.

Recreation

Reef Townsite Loop Trail, an interpretive trail that highlights the mining history of this area and showcases beautiful views, begins and ends at the northeastern edge of the campground.

The national forest has a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails for those who wish to leave the facility for a day trip.

Facilities

Reef Townsite can accommodate one group of up to 50 people at a time. Facilities include a picnic shelter that contains six picnic tables, two large group barbecue grills and two food preparation tables, as well as toilets, a parking area and a large shaded area for tents.

Natural Features

This site rests on the "Reef" rock formations in the in the Huachuca Mountains. At an elevation of 7,200 feet, it provides a cool respite from the heat of surrounding lower deserts in summer.

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.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January52°31°17°66°10 of 11
February53°31°17°69°10 of 11
March59°36°23°77°9 of 11
April68°41°25°82°3 of 11
May75°47°35°86°0 of 11
June86°59°44°95°0 of 11
July85°61°56°95°0 of 11
August78°58°51°90°0 of 11
September78°56°49°89°0 of 11
October71°47°33°81°0 of 10
November62°38°22°73°3 of 10
December55°32°19°67°9 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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