Stockton Pass 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 · 92.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 32.5917, -109.8495
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Stockton Pass was named after Old Man Stockton, a rancher who settled in this area in the 1870s. Stockton was the father of the Clanton Brothers, who were involved in the famous gunfight at the OK Corral in Tombstone. Stockton Pass serves as a travel way over the Pinale?os into Sulphur Springs Valley. The Stockton Pass Campground is located right at the apex of the pass and offers good views of the south slopes of some of the mountain range's highest peaks, as well as views of Sulphur Springs Valley and the Galiuro and Santa Catalina mountains to the west. The campground is located on a beautiful scenic drive with panoramic views of the mountains. The Shake Trail winds through this high desert landscape as it leaves directly from the campground and begins a climb that continues to the Swift Trail high in the Pinale?os. Note: Black bear area. Store and dispose of all food in bear-proof containers and trash bins, or keep it locked in your vehicle.
From the USFS.
Is Stockton Pass Campground free?
No. Stockton Pass Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Stockton Pass Campground?
From Safford, Arizona: Take US 191 south for 17 miles. Turn right onto AZ 266 and continue 12 miles to the Stockton Pass Campground. From Tucson, Arizona: Take I-10 east for 90 miles. Take exit 352 for US 191, and turn left toward Safford. Drive 17 miles north and turn left on AZ 266. Continue 12 miles to the Stockton Pass 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.
