Upper Twilight Group Site
Coronado National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Safford, AZ, AZ
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
At an elevation of 7,400 feet, Upper Twilight Group Site offers groups a secluded camping escape from the summer desert heat. The scenic mountain setting is a great base for hiking, wildlife viewing and picnicking. The facility sits along the Swift Trail in southeastern Arizona, adjacent to Lower Twilight Group Site.
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, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Upper Twilight Group Site offers a secluded mountain escape at 7,400 feet with scenic views and access to the Swift Trail Scenic Drive. Campers praise it as a beautiful, well-maintained spot away from crowds with established fire pits, tent sites, bear boxes, and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Elk, White-nosed Coati, Mexican Spotted Owl, and various snake species present in area
Insider tips for Upper Twilight Group Site: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own firewood or purchase on-site Navigate the dirt road access carefully; worth it for the secluded location Store all food in bear boxes provided at site
Skip Upper Twilight Group Site if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only. You want a large site — only 1 group site available.
Best time to visit Upper Twilight Group Site: May-October — Official operating season; provides escape from summer desert heat at higher elevation.
Nearby campgrounds: Lower Twilight Group Site (Safford, AZ), Upper Arcadia (Safford, AZ), Treasure Park - East (Safford, AZ), Upper Hospital Flat Group Site (Safford, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Upper Twilight Group Site
Cell signal at Upper Twilight Group Site (Safford, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
At an elevation of 7,400 feet, Upper Twilight Group Site offers groups a secluded camping escape from the summer desert heat. The scenic mountain setting is a great base for hiking, wildlife viewing and picnicking. The facility sits along the Swift Trail in southeastern Arizona, adjacent to Lower Twilight Group Site.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own firewood or purchase on-site
Navigate the dirt road access carefully; worth it for the secluded location
Store all food in bear boxes provided at site
Official operating season; provides escape from summer desert heat at higher elevation
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Safford, Arizona: Take State Route 191 south for 6 miles. Turn right onto State Route 366/Swift Trail and travel 14.5 miles to the Twilight Campground entrance (MM 128.4), following the road for 1 mile to the Upper Twilight Group Site. From Tucson, Arizona: Take I-10 East for 90 miles. Take exit 352 for State Route 191, and turn left toward Safford. Drive 26.3 miles north and turn left on State Route 366/Swift Trail. Continue for 14.5 miles to the Twilight Campground entrance (MM 128.4), fo
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coronado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coronado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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