Kellner Group Campground
Tonto National Forest — lakeside
Location: Globe, AZ, AZ
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kellner Group Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains south of Globe, Arizona. Several picnic areas are separeted from the larger group area creating a semi-secluded setting. This site’s interesting rock walls and steps were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/kellner-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Kellner Group Site offers a scenic semi-secluded setting at the base of the Pinal Mountains with historic CCC-built rock structures and a riparian area that features a small stream following winter runoff. Multiple campers praise the well-spaced tent spots and peaceful creek sounds.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Arizona Black Rattlesnake, Greater Short-horned Lizard, Vermilion Flycatcher, Anna's Hummingbird, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, and Grace's Warbler.
Insider tips for Kellner Group Campground: Road requires high-clearance vehicles; passenger sedans not suitable Federal campground requires advance reservations and lock code to access Take time navigating rough road sections to avoid damage
Skip Kellner Group Campground if: You have a sedan or low-clearance passenger vehicle. You need RV hookups — none available. You prefer booking last-minute — this federal campground requires early reservations.
Best time to visit Kellner Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Schoolhouse Campground (Az) (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Grapevine Group Campground (Roosevelt, AZ), Windy Hill Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Timber Camp Recreation Area And Group Campgrounds (Globe, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kellner Group Campground
Cell signal at Kellner Group Campground (Globe, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Kellner Group Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains south of Globe, Arizona. Several picnic areas are separeted from the larger group area creating a semi-secluded setting. This site’s interesting rock walls and steps were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryRoad requires high-clearance vehicles; passenger sedans not suitable
Federal campground requires advance reservations and lock code to access
Take time navigating rough road sections to avoid damage
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located 5 miles southwest of Globe. Follow Jess Hayes Road southeast of Globe to the junction of Icehouse Canyon Road and Six Shooter Canyon Road. Continue on Ice House Canyon for 3 miles to the junction of Forest Road (FR) 55 and 112. Take the right fork and continue following FR 55 for another 3 miles to the site.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tonto National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tonto National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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