OutReserve

Upper Hospital Flat Group Site

UPPER HOSPITAL FLAT GROUP SITE
UPPER HOSPITAL FLAT GROUP SITE
UPPER HOSPITAL FLAT GROUP SITE

About Upper Hospital Flat Group Site

Upper Hospital Flat is a great place for groups to escape the summer heat of surrounding deserts and retreat to a scenic meadow in the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The area is known for camping, scenic driving, picnicking, birding, wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking and history.  In the 1880s, the campground served as the site for a field hospital for ailing soldiers from nearby Fort Grant, hence its name. The restorative powers of this cool, high-elevation location also attracted officers and their families seeking a summer refuge from desert heat. Today, Hospital Flat serves as popular getaway for outdoor enthusiasts and campers.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Nov 15

Location Upper Hospital Flat Group Site

Address:
711 14th Ave., Ste D
Safford, AZ, 85546
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 32.6669 / -109.874

Elevation: 2750 feet

Policies & Rules

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No drinking water provided; visitors must bring their own

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No toilets provided; one portable/self-contained toilet is required for every 15 people 

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No trash cans provided; remove trash from the Forest prior to leaving the campsite, including garbage in food-storage lockers

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Season dates may depend on weather and fire conditions; call 928-428-4150 for current information

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Total vehicle length must be less than 40 feet. Trailers are recommended to be less than 22 feet due to the narrow switchbacks of AZ 366.

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No hookups available

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Check-in is at 2 p.m.; check-out is at noon

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Be sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving; do not leave fires unattended. Only dead-and-downed trees and shrubs may be collected as firewood; tree cutting is prohibited

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Bears live in the area; make sure all food is secure and trash is disposed of properly

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Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in Lower Hospital Flat camping area

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Shooting is prohibited within 150 yards of any recreation site. Fireworks are prohibited anywhere on the Forest. 

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This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations

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Click here to learn more about Coronado National Forest

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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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