About Reef Townsite Group Area
This high-mountain group campground and day use area is located on a site that was once occupied by the old mining town of Reef. Many relics of Reef's mining history, including the remains of the town's old water system, are still visible in and around the campground. Groups of up to 50 people can enjoy walking an interpretive history trail, hiking, horseback riding and watching wildlife in this cool mountain setting. Reef Townsite Loop Trail, an interpretive trail that highlights the mining history of this area and showcases beautiful views, begins and ends at the northeastern edge of the campground. The national forest has a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails for those who wish to leave the facility for a day trip. Reef Townsite can accommodate one group of up to 50 people at a time. Facilities include a picnic shelter that contains six picnic tables, two large group…
- Fees: Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.
- Season: Spring – Winter
- Managed by: Coronado National Forest, FS
- Where: 5 mi west of Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ · 31.42917, -110.29056
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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 & Sep–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Townsite Loop | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Townsite | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Reef Townsite Loop | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Old Sawmill Spring | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Hang Glider | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Comfort Spring | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 2.3 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 bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Patterson Observatory (University observatory), 10 mi.
Dump station: 22.4 mi
Propane: 5.5 mi
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