Arizona · Camping

John Hands Campground

Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is John Hands Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Coronado National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Coronado National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 5,605 ft
  • Douglas Ranger DistrictCoronado National Forest

John Hands Campground is a campground in Arizona at about 5,605 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit John Hands Campground

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      56° / 25°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      60° / 28°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      66° / 32°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 37°

      2 wet

    5. May

      81° / 43°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 52°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 57°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 51°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 41°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 32°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      55° / 26°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Portal 4 Sw, AZ, 1 mi away at 5,390 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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