About Soldier Creek Campground
Campsites at Soldier Creek ([map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd684807.pdf)) are nestled in a forest grove where large granite boulders sculptured by the forces of nature help separate the sites and add to the area’s scenic beauty. Just a short walk from camp, an abrupt drop-off provides good views of the lower slopes of the Pinaleños, of the Aravaipa Valley, and the Galiuro and Winchester mountains. Soldier Creek is especially popular with campers during mid-summer because it is one of the coolest areas on the mountain. You can access the upper trailhead of [Grant Goudy Ridge 310](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25548) from the south end of campground near the host site. **Note:** Black bear area. Store and dispose of all food in bear-proof containers and trash bins, or keep it locked in your vehicle.
- Fees: Single site: $20. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $10. Payable with cash or check.
- Season: April 15 – November 14
- Managed by: USFS - Coronado National Forest
- Where: 12 mi southwest of Thatcher, AZ · 32.69917, -109.92001
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: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Goudy Ridge | Hiking | at camp | 6.5 mi |
| FR 4570 | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Conservation Camp | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Webb Peak | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Ash Creek | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 6.8 mi |
| Grant Creek | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 6.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 14.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Columbine Corrals Campground 0.6 mi
- Columbine Summerhomes 0.8 mi
- Cunningham Campground 2.1 mi
- Riggs Flat Campground 2.5 mi
- Clark Peak Corrals 3.2 mi
- Upper Hospital Flat Group Site 3.4 mi