Scott C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2020 Stayed at: 1, Loop: REEF TOWNSITE GROUP AREA
Clean nice campground
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Picnic Table
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.
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Currently open - Mar 27 to Dec 2
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Up to 50 guests
Shade
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Pet Friendly
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Scott C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2020 Stayed at: 1, Loop: REEF TOWNSITE GROUP AREA
Clean nice campground
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Aimee G
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 Stayed at: 1, Loop: REEF TOWNSITE GROUP AREA
The campsite itself was clean and nice, but the ranger office employees are not. I called several times for several days and never received an answer or a call back. I then drove to the office to speak with someone and was greeted by the rudest customer service representative I’ve ever met. She also assured that the campsite would be unlocked, but our parking area was not opened when we got there and we had to park in a different area.
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Aimee G
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 Stayed at: 1, Loop: REEF TOWNSITE GROUP AREA
The campsite itself was clean and nice, but the ranger office employees are not. I called several times for several days and never received an answer or a call back. I then drove to the office to speak with someone and was greeted by the rudest customer service representative I’ve ever met. She also assured that the campsite would be unlocked, but our parking area was not opened when we got there and we had to park in a different area.
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Location & Directions for Reef Townsite Group Area
4070 S Avenida Saracino, Hereford, AZ 85615 United States
Elevation: 2,185 ft
Getting There
From Tucson, Arizona, drive east on I-10 to exit 302 to State Route 90. Drive south 25 mi through Sierra Vista. Proceed 8 mi south of Sierra Vista on State Route 92 and turn west onto Carr Canyon Road/Forest Road 368.
Forest Road 368 is a narrow ...
From Tucson, Arizona, drive east on I-10 to exit 302 to State Route 90. Drive south 25 mi through Sierra Vista. Proceed 8 mi south of Sierra Vista on State Route 92 and turn west onto Carr Canyon Road/Forest Road 368.
Forest Road 368 is a narrow gravel road with steep mountain grades, tight switchbacks and recomended for vehicles with good clearance. Contact Sierra Vista Ranger District Office if you have questions or want to know current conditions.
Highway access
Reef Townsite Campground is accessible via Interstate 10, with the nearest exit being 302 for State Route 90. From there, travelers can use State Route 90 south through Sierra Vista and then State Route 92 toward Carr Canyon Road.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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