Arizona · Camping · Hereford · Near Whetstone

Reef Townsite Group Area

1
sites
Aug–May
best months

Is Reef Townsite Group Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra Vista Ranger District. It doesn't name Reef Townsite Group Area, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra Vista Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 7,164 ft
  • Near HerefordSierra Vista Ranger District · Coronado National Forest

This high-mountain group campground and day use area is located on a site that was once occupied by the old mining town of Reef. Many relics of Reef's mining history, including the remains of the town's old water system, are still visible in and around the campground. Groups of up to 50 people can enjoy walking an interpretive history trail, hiking, horseback riding and watching wildlife in this cool mountain setting.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Reef Townsite Group Area

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Nov 20 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    The Mesquite Tree

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi
  • If it rains

    O.K. Corral

    Museum

    Museum · 24 mi from Whetstone

    Livery and horse corral in Tombstone, Arizona (1879-1888)

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  • Best time to go · Aug–May

    Best time to visit Reef Townsite Group Area

    Best months: August–May. 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° / 32°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      60° / 35°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 38°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 44°

      1 wet

    5. May

      81° / 51°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 60°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 63°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 61°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 56°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 48°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 39°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 33°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bisbee 1wnw, AZ, 21.4 mi away at 5,560 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Reef Townsite Group Area

1 site for group and tent and RV camping

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