USDA Forest Service · Arizona

Six Shooter Campground

USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States

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Cost
No fees are required for this site
Drinking water
No
Restrooms
Yes
Elevation
7,667 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 2
Cell coverage
T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
PINAL MOUNTAIN (NFSR 651) · improved native material · suitable for passenger cars
Nearest town
Globe, AZ

About

US Forest Service campground. This campground is tucked away in tall stands of ponderosa pines and white fir that offers shade in the hot summer months. Hiking trails are extensive in this area. At least eight trails can be found within one mile of Pinal and Six Shooter Campgrounds offering spectacular views. Both Pinal and Six Shooter Campgrounds are located on a site formerly occupied by the US Army that used it as a heliographic signaling (using mirrors to reflect sunlight) station during the late 1800s. Six Shooter, the larger of the two campgrounds, has 12 camp units and Pinal has 4 units. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January46°23°14°60°11 of 11
February47°26°10°65°11 of 11
March52°29°15°77°10 of 11
April62°37°24°77°8 of 11
May71°46°35°82°0 of 11
June83°56°44°94°0 of 11
July85°62°54°92°0 of 11
August78°57°49°91°0 of 11
September76°53°46°86°0 of 11
October66°42°31°79°3 of 10
November56°33°19°67°7 of 10
December48°25°15°59°10 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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