USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Rock Bluff Group Site
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,433 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- COLLINS SPRING (NFSR 48 C) · improved native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Coronado National Forest
- Nearest town
- Hereford
- Address
- 4070 S Avenida Saracino, Hereford, AZ, 85615
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Ranger Station, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing
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About
Overview
Rock Bluff Group Site is just a short distance from Parker Canyon Lake in a remote and scenic region of the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona. The site is open to groups of up to 50 people to enjoy camping and picnicking, as well as fishing and boating at the lake.
Recreation
Campers can enjoy an interpretive trail around the lake that begins a quarter-mile walk from Rock Bluff. Trailside benches are located at some of the best wildlife viewing areas. Bald eagles are regularly sighted during the winter, and osprey are sometimes seen migrating through the area in the fall.
For those who like to fish, Parker Canyon Lake offers both cold and warm water species, including stocked rainbow trout and resident bass, sunfish and catfish. Boating is available with a limit of one 10-horsepower motor or less. Day use fee $8/day or $10/week
Facilities
The camping area consists of three sites with two tables and two campfire rings each. Tables and grills are clustered on small, walled patios. The facility provides trash collection and toilets.
Natural Features
The group camping area sits at an elevation of 5,400 feet in a small, rocky canyon dotted with oaks and junipers. Animals unique to the southwest, such as coatimundi, javelina and roadrunners, occasionally make appearances around the lake.
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.
Nearby Attractions
A lakeside developed recreation site, including a boat ramp, fishing pier, general store and boat rentals, is located just a short drive from the group area.
Day use fee $8/day or $10/week per vehicle (pay on site with exact amount) or pay online ahead of time at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388
We also honor all America The Beautiful national passes for day use.
Passes must be clearly displayed when in Day Use Areas.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 36° | 24° | 72° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 60° | 37° | 22° | 76° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 42° | 28° | 84° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 74° | 47° | 34° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 54° | 42° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 92° | 65° | 51° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 67° | 63° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 64° | 57° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 84° | 63° | 54° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 77° | 54° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 69° | 44° | 29° | 79° | 1 of 10 |
| December | 61° | 37° | 26° | 73° | 7 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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