Arizona · Camping · Safford

Stockton Pass

Stockton PassPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
1
sites
from $5
fee
Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
best months

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 2 h ago

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  • 1 site for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,682 ft
  • Near SaffordSafford Ranger District · Coronado National Forest

Named after "Old Man Stockton," a rancher who settled in this area in the 1870s, Stockton Campground lies off the beaten path in the high desert of the Pinaleño Mountains in southeastern Arizona. Groups of up to 30 people can come here to camp and enjoy hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The facility is located on a beautiful scenic drive with panoramic views of the mountains.

  • Best time to go · Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Stockton Pass

    Best months: February–April and October–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

      61° / 28°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 32°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 36°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      79° / 42°

      2 wet

    5. May

      87° / 50°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 59°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      96° / 66°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 65°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      90° / 57°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      82° / 45°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      70° / 34°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      60° / 28°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Willcox, AZ, 23.2 mi away at 4,170 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Stockton Pass

1 site for group and tent and RV camping

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