Riggs Flat Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- 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 · 87.0 mi
- Coordinates
- 32.7081, -109.9628
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The main attraction at Riggs Flat Campground is Riggs Flat Lake. Some come to fish in it, some to boat on it, and some just to enjoy the reflective beauty this small (11 acre) lake adds to such a scenic area. The dam was financed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in 1957 to provide trout fishing for forest recreationists. Information about stocking Riggs Lake is available from Arizona Game and Fish Department. 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.
From the USFS.
Is Riggs Flat Campground free?
No. Riggs Flat Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Riggs Flat Campground?
From Safford, Arizona: Drive south 8 miles on US 191 to AZ 366/Swift Trail. Turn right (southwest) onto 366 and drive 29 miles to the Columbine Visitor Center. Continue along National Forest Service (NFS) Roads 803 and 287 for about 5 miles to the campground. 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 29 miles to the Columbine Visitor Center and then continue along National Forest Service (NFS) Roads 803 and 287 for about 5 miles to the campground.
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.
