Shannon Campground
About this site
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. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. 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, which leads down the mountain to Arcadia Campground, has been designated a National Recreation Trail. 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. 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. Today you’ll find a Forest Service lookout tower on the mountaintop as well as some of the most panoramic views in southeastern Arizona. Note: Black bear area. Store and dispose of all food in bear-proof containers and trash bins, or keep it locked in your vehicle with windows all the way up.
Amenities & access
Access
- Drive-in access
Amenities
- Toilets
- Pet Friendly
- Fire Rings
Contact
Location
32.657800, -109.858177
Reviews (1)
- 4C
Camper
July 27, 2025
11 sites, most only support one 4person tent pad. Half the sites are right off the entrance road and the other half are up a short slope. There is a large group site at the back which is usually full. Each sites has a nice fire pit with removable grill cover and a picnic table. Solid pine, oak and maple shade at most sites. $15/night. Right on Heliograph Peak trail. Camp host often has a hummingbird feeder, so if you bring your own you’ll have plenty of visitors! There is often bear activity around this site, I have seen bears twice while staying here. Bear boxes are pretty spacious.
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