Noon Creek Campground
USFS · Camping Area · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Big Lake Dump Station Dump Station · 86.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 32.6678, -109.7964
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The name Noon Creek (Map) comes from the fact that when pioneer settlers traveled this way on excursions into the Pinale¿¿o Mountains, this was usually as far as they were able to get via horse and wagon by lunch time of the first day. Noon Creek thus became a traditional lunch stop along the historic travel route into the Pinale¿¿os and it remains a popular spot today. The surroundings here are typical of mountain oak woodlands with junipers and scrub oaks standing as the tallest trees, while satin barked manzanita, saw-leafed sotol, and soaptree yucca form a picturesque understory. As you enjoy your favorite picnic dish in this setting, keep an eye out for some of the local residents. You may catch a glimpse of a spiny lizard or a raspy-voiced cactus wren, a bird well adapted to life in this dry, bristling environment. Watch for roadrunners as they dart among the underbrush always on the lookout for a slithery meal.
From the USFS.
Is Noon Creek Campground free?
No. Noon Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Noon Creek Campground?
From Safford, Arizona: Take US 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto AZ 366/Swift Trail and travel approximately 7 miles. The campground is on the right side of the road. From Tucson, Arizona: Take I-10 east for 90 miles. Take exit 352 for US 191, and turn left toward Safford. Drive 26.3 miles north and turn left on AZ 366/Swift Trail. Drive approximately 7 miles. The campground is on the right side of the road.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
