About Kellner Group Campground
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. It sits in the riparian area of Kellner Canyon, which frequently has a small stream running through it following winter runoff. Kellner Group Site recreation opportunities include hiking, exploring and wildlife viewing. The Pinal Mountains are considered a "Sky Island" and make for excellent bird watching opportunities. A short seven-mile drive leads to Icehouse Canyon Day Use Area which hosts trailheads for Six Shooter Canyon Trail, Ice House Canyon Trail, Kellner Canyon Trail and the Telephone Trail. The unique rock walls and steps of Kellner Group Picnic Site were built by the Civilian Conservation…
- Fees: $75 for 1-25 people
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: Tonto National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi southwest of Icehouse Canyon, AZ · 33.33506, -110.829
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellner | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 3.7 mi |
| Icehouse | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Telephone | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Sixshooter Canyon | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 5.0 mi |
| Check Dam | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Una Del Oso | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Tonto National Monument (Dark Sky Park), 28 mi.
Dump station: 5.9 mi
Propane: 5.9 mi