Reef Townsite Group Area
Reef Townsite Group Area is a national forest group campground in Arizona. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 31.42917, -110.29056
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
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Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Reef Townsite Group Area
Overview 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. Recreation 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. Facilities 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 barbecue grills and two food preparation tables, as well as toilets, a parking area and a large shaded area for tents. Natural Features This site rests on the "Reef" rock formations in the in the Huachuca Mountains. At an elevation of 7,200 feet, it provides a cool respite from the heat of surrounding lower deserts in summer. The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the d
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas Propane · 5.5 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 91 designated routes (128 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reef Townsite Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $15 | — |
| Ramsey Vista Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | $15 | — |
| Ramsey Vista | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Lakeview | National forest campground | 9.3 mi | — | — |
| Lakeview Campground | Private campground | 9.4 mi | $20 | — |
| Rock Bluff Group Site | National forest group campground | 9.6 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.