Pinal & Upper Pinal Campgrounds
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Pinal & Upper Pinal Campgrounds
These campgrounds are tucked away in tall stands of ponderosa pines and white fir that offer shade in the hot summer months. Hiking trails are extensive in this area. At least eight trails can be found within one mile of Pinal and Upper Pinal offering spectacular views. Both Pinal and Upper Pinal sites are located on a site formerly occupied by the US Army that used it as a heliographic signaling (using mirrors to reflect sunlight) station during the late 1800s. Pinal, the larger of the two campgrounds, has 13 camp units and Upper Pinal has 3 units.
Before you go
Season
May
Hours
All Day
Restrictions
14-day stay limit. • Fires in designated areas only, when fires are allowed. • Trailers under 32 feet. • FR 651 is a narrow winding mountain gravel road suitable for sedans under dry conditions. • There are no trash services. • Dispose of waste properly. • Pack It In, Pack It Out. • Leave what you find. • Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.