Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. For hiking, the Arcadia Trail, which starts at Shannon Campground, offers a descending five-mile (one way) trek with spectacular views of the desert far below. Sabino Canyon It happened in the evening at Shannon Campground near Mt. Shannon Campground is small (about 15 campsites) and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek on Mount Graham, a pleasant little brook with wild rhubarb growing on its banks winds through a setting of really tall trees and green grass. Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus), Shannon Campground, Mt Graham, Graham County. It happened in the evening at Shannon Campground near Mt. Shannon Campground contains about 11 campsites, two contain Adirondack-style shelters built during the 1930’s by the CCC. It happened in the evening at Shannon Campground near Mt. Also, remember to keep all food out of reach and out of sight of these curious and powerful animals. RVs and vehicles with trailers up to 16’ can be accommodated. Arizona wildlife officials are on the lookout for an “aggressive” bobcat after five people — including a 4-year-old girl — were bitten at a campground on Sunday. Posted by. Graham during the early afternoon of July 4. — A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. Treasure Park and Columbine were used during the summer months, and Arcadia, Noon Creek and other sites were used during the winter months. Safford, AZ 85546 share. Two three-sided wood shelters of the type originally developed in the Adirondack Mountains of New York add to the historic atmosphere of this campground. The Arcadia Trail starts here and leads up the mountain to Shannon Campground. Assuming the gate is open and the roads plowed, the next developed campground is the Shannon Campground, near the base of Heliograph Peak. Nearest first aid - Mt. Graham area has been inhabited more or less continually in the past, the Gila Valley can trace its recorded history back to the time of the Spanish Conquistadors. Shannon Campground has recently been upgraded and there are now over 60 campsites to choose from. Two three-sided wood shelters of the type originally developed in the Adirondack Mountains of New York add to the historic atmosphere of this campground. MOUNT GRAHAM – For those wanting to escape the heat for Memorial Day weekend but don’t want to travel too far, the Forest Service has opened three campgrounds on Mount Graham. RV’s and vehicles with trailers up to 16' can be accommodated. (520) 388-8436, Nogales Ranger District The Army of the West, led by General Stephen Watts Kearney, came down the Gila River on his way to California. The pavement ends roughly 20 miles from US-191 at a big turnaround south of Mount Graham. Mount Graham and the Pinaleño Mountains Locals refer to the entire mountain range southwest of Safford as Mt. Lumbering provided materials for building as well as employment for growing communities in the area. 711 14th Avenue, Suite D Hospital Flat is fairly basic and secluded. Those of us leaving on Thursday morning will try to secure three adjacent sites at Soldier Creek Campground, depending on the number of participants. Mountain brook. Two campgrounds are closed with Arizona Game and Fish trying to … A one-mile spur leads from this trail to the top of Heliograph Peak, a vantage point with a history as well as a view. Bear Warning:  To avoid putting a bear’s life in danger and risking the loss of some of your own property, please dispose of all garbage in the bear-proof containers provided. The actual name “Pinaleño Mountains” comes from an Indian word meaning “many deer”, or “deer mountain.” Mount Graham is the the summit of the Pinaleño Mountains at an elevation of 10,720 feet. The incident was reported shortly before 8 p.m. at the Shannon Campground on Mount Graham in Graham County, according to Arizona Game and Fish Department spokesman Mark Hart. Single site: $15. A vault toilet is available, but water is not. Shannon Campground is small (about 15 campsites) and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek on Mount Graham, a pleasant little brook with wild rhubarb growing on its banks winds through a setting of really tall trees and green grass. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, 30 miles. Graham. Some of the popular trails include: Arcadia Trail #328, Ash Creek Trail #307, Taylor Canyon Trail #306, and the Grant Hill Loop Trail #322, Campground full or want to see what’s around? Graham, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Girl, age 4, & four others bitten by bobcat Sun. They can be contacted via phone at (928) 428-4150 for pricing, directions, reservations and more. Water: No water available; bring your own. 303 Old Tucson Rd. Also, remember to keep all food out of reach and out of sight of these curious and powerful animals. Short-tailed Hawk has been expanding its range northward and is now rare but regular in southeast Arizona and it has bred. Up Mt. However, other popular campground sites remain closed. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. All victims were treated at a nearby hospital and released. Graham. They passed through in the 1500s while searching for the Seven Cities of Cibola, fabled settlements where streets were supposedly paved with gold. Many of the improvements at campgrounds, as well as hiking trails, roads and other facilities now enjoyed by many visitors to Mount Graham, were built by the CCC personnel. Game and Fish is advising visitors to try and avoid the Shannon and Snow Flat campgrounds on Mount Graham. Accessible April 15 through November 14, weather permitting. Graham. Graham is located at Arizona 366 Safford, AZ 85546. (520) 388-8300, Douglas Ranger District  Trailer camping is 22 feet and less. Girl, age 4, & four others bitten by bobcat Sun. Shannon Campground is located in the Pinaleño Mountains 30 miles southwest of Safford. It happened in the evening at Shannon Campground near Mt. 97% Upvoted. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Closest Towns: Nearest first aid – Mt. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground. Nogales, AZ 85621 TUCSON, Ariz. — A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say.. evening at Shannon Campground, Mt. TUCSON, Ariz. — A 4-year-old girl and four family members are recovering after a bobcat attack on Mt. Graham, and treasure-hunters still turn up armor, weapons and equipment from that era. ‹ › × × They worked at the Shannon Timber Mill, north of the highway. Try one of these campgrounds located nearby, AZ Camp Guide © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Such a diverse habitat makes this an excellent area for bird watching. Map showing recreational areas. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. From my home in Safford, I watched an especially nasty looking thunderstorm hover over Mt. A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. Tables and fire grills. Hart said people should avoid the Shannon and Snow Flat campsites and to call 623-236-7201 immediately if they spot an aggressive bobcat in the Mount Graham area. Lemmon Road Conditions Map Information. 1192 West Saddleview Rd. "If the storm moves on, I'm going hiking up there" I thought. If an aggressive bobcat is spotted in the Mount Graham area, please call 623-236-7201. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Graham… Graham) Shannon Campground point of interest; Type: Camping campground, camp spot: Activities: Mountain Bike Forest Service Home | USDA.gov | recreation.gov | Recreation Customer Service Standards | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov, Plug-Ins | FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Important Notices | Information Quality, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25566, Tent camping,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking. save hide report. This 10,022-foot vantage point once served as a location for signal mirrors used to communicate messages during the Apache Wars of the late 1880s. Limit 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site. Beyond that, in order, are the Hospital Flat, Cunningham, Soldier Creek and Riggs Flat Campgrounds. By Jon Johnson. Graham. It happened in the evening at … 20 days ago. Shannon Campground is a primitive camp ground which naturally means that there are quite few services. Shannon Campground is located in the Pinaleño Mountains 30 miles southwest of Safford. Graham. Graham. A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. The victims, aged between four and 63, were staying at the Shannon Campgrounds in Mount Graham Sunday when they encountered the creature the little girl was attacked first by … Men from all over the country came to Graham County to work in the numerous camps, several located on Mount Graham. All victims were treated at a nearby hospital and released. For the first mile, I hiked through beautiful stands of tall firs and aspens. (520)  749-8700, Sierra Vista Ranger District Other popular spots … Bear Warning: To avoid putting a bear’s life in danger and risking the loss of some of your own property, please dispose of all garbage in the bear-proof containers provided. Graham topo map and rain gear in my pack, I started up the Arcadia Trail. Payable with cash or check. By the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps, also known as the CCC, were in operation, providing employment for young men during the Depression. TUS: 18 V1K. Supervisor's Office Graham. There are five developed campgrounds on Mt. Hiking trails. Teams are placing traps and using predator calls to lure the bobcat out. Within an hour, I was at Shannon Campground, with hopes of making the top of Heliograph Peak before another thunderstorm blew in. Close. The mountain range was named in 1846, during the war with Mexico. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. (520) 547-7510. Within an hour, I was at Shannon Campground, with hopes of making the top of Heliograph Peak before another thunderstorm blew in. 4070 South Avenida Saracino 14 day stay limit. Hereford, AZ 85615 The attacks happened at Shannon Campground and officials are still looking for the animal. The present Shannon Campground was a thriving town in the 1940’s where mill workers resided with their families. Assuming the gate is open and the roads plowed, the next developed campground is the Shannon Campground, near the base of Heliograph Peak. A one-mile spur leads from this trail to the top of Heliograph Peak, a vantage point with a history as well as a view. Graham. Managed by Pima County TUCSON, Ariz. — A 4-year-old girl and four family members are recovering after a bobcat attack on Mt. Graham, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com. (520) 378-0311, Tucson Interagency Fire Center Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. All victims were treated at a nearby hospital and released. Arcadia Campground is shaded by stands of tall ponderosa pine interspersed with Gambel oaks and Arizona walnuts. Some are more developed than others. Most campsites include picnic tables and grills. As soon as you arrive at this primitive campground you will realize it was well worth the effort getting here. Turn right (southwest) onto 366 and drive 21.8 miles to the campground entrance on the right side of the road. — A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. Hospital Flat is fairly basic and secluded. Today you’ll find a Forest Service lookout tower on the mountaintop as well as some of the most panoramic views in southeastern Arizona. ",function(a){$("#images").hide().html(a).fadeIn("fast"),$.each(a.items,function(a,e){$("").attr("src",e.media.m).appendTo("#images")})})}Credit Garrick Schermer- Mount Graham, Arizona. function showpics(){var a=$("#box").val();$.getJSON("http://api.flickr.com/services/feeds/photos_public.gne?tags="+a+"&tagmode=any&format=json&jsoncallback=? Sunday's attack involved a family staying at Shannon Campground on Mt. Locals refer to the entire mountain range southwest of Safford as Mt. The incident was reported shortly before 8 p.m. at the Shannon Campground on Mount Graham in Graham County, according to Arizona Game and Fish Department spokesman Mark … 80. Douglas, AZ 85607 The settlers also found Mt. Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. evening at Shannon Campground, Mt. In the Safford District, the Arcadia, Noon Creek, and Riggs Flat campgrounds were opened Thursday, with portable toilets for use. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Primitive camping is a wonderful way to be in the vicinity of nature, and the natural splendor at this primitive campground is perfect. The actual name “Pinaleño Mountains” comes from an Indian word meaning “many deer”, or “deer mountain.” Mount Graham is the the summit of the Pinaleño Mountains at an elevation of 10,720 feet. From Safford drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366. Trout fishing at Riggs Flat Lake is a popular summer pastime, and several of the year-round creeks offer the challenge of stream fishing. Summer homes were therefore, built around the sawmills so that families could be with the men who were working there. Beyond that, in order, are the Hospital Flat, Cunningham, Soldier Creek and Riggs Flat Campgrounds. White Rock Campground Safford Ranger District This recreation area is the home of the Coronado's most extensive mountain range, the Pinaleños , and topped by the highest peak in southern Arizona, 10,720 foot Mt. Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. These settlers found that the nearby mountains were a great benefit. Many of them stayed in Pueblo Viejo on the slopes of Mt. Campground Overview: Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. Mount Graham International Observatory (MGIO) is a division of Steward Observatory, the research arm for the Department of Astronomy at The University of Arizona, in the United States.It is located in southeastern Arizona's Pinaleño Mountains near Mount Graham. Graham on Arizona State Route 366 from Coronado National Forest Campground Shannon, 14 July 2019, GX010884 Some are more developed than others. If an aggressive bobcat is spotted in the Mount Graham area, please call 623-236-7201. Tucson, AZ 85750 Graham. Mount Graham provides today’s visitors a wealth of activity, from sight seeing to more strenuous activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and cross country skiing. All victims were treated at a nearby hospital and released. Riggs Flat Campground and Riggs Lake are both open for use on Mount Graham. From Safford drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366. Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 281-2296, Safford Ranger District A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. I spent Fourth of July weekend with my wife at Shannon Campground on Mt Graham in Arizona. Check local road conditions during winter months. This National Recreation Trail hugs the side of the mountain and takes hikers through a mature forest of giant spruce trees. 300 W. Congress St. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Mt. A one mile spur off this trail leads to the top of Heliograph Peak. Cunningham Campground - Mt. 9 comments. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Authorities say all five victims were treated at area hospitals as a precaution for rabies and have been released. (928) 428-4150, Santa Catalina Ranger District TUCSON, Ariz. — A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say.. Cool forested setting. Limit 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site. 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. This 10,022-foot vantage point once served as a location for signal mirrors used to communicate messages during the Apache Wars of the late 1880’s. Lt. William Emory, a topographer and scientist for the group, referred to the mountain in his journal and on the map of his trip as Mount Graham, named for his friend and fellow Army officer James Duncan Graham. Graham, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. It did, and I did. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. There is something for all at this popular retreat. Graham to be a cool retreat from the hot desert. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground. This Short-tailed Hawk was found and photographed by Ryan O'Donnell on 13 June 2019. All individual sites are on a first-come-first-serve basis. I spent Fourth of July weekend with my wife at Shannon Campground on Mt Graham in Arizona. Tucson, AZ 85706 In the early 1880’s settlers came to the area in large numbers. With a copy of the Mt. Graham, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. 2646 E. Commerce Center Pl. Turn right (southwest) onto 366 and drive 29.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left side of the road. It happened in the evening at Shannon Campground near Mt. 14 day stay limit. MOUNT GRAHAM – For those wanting to escape the heat for Memorial Day weekend but don’t want to travel too far, the Forest Service has opened three campgrounds on Mount Graham. About Cunningham Campground - Mt. At about 8 p.m., the 4-year-old girl was playing around the family's tent when her … Today you’ll find a Forest Service lookout tower on the mountaintop as well as some of the most panoramic views in southeastern Arizona. A camp host is onsite when campsite is open. Visitors can travel the Swift Trail (Highway 366) through eight distinct zones in just a dozen miles, including Sonoran desert, Sonoran grassland, chaparral, pinyon-juniper woodland, Madrean evergreen oak woodland, Ponderosa pine forest, mixed conifer forest, and finally spruce-fir forest at the highest elevations. While the Mt. A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. The Arcadia Trail, which leads down the mountain to Arcadia Campground, has been designated a National Recreation Trail. The Arcadia Trail, which leads down the mountain to Arcadia Campground, has been designated a National Recreation Trail. 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