5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. Beyond that, in order, are the Hospital Flat, Cunningham, Soldier Creek and Riggs Flat Campgrounds. Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. This 10,022-foot vantage point once served as a location for signal mirrors used to communicate messages during the Apache Wars of the late 1880s. A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. Single site: $15. Bear Warning: To avoid putting a bear’s life in danger and risking the loss of some of your own property, please dispose of all garbage in the bear-proof containers provided. The Arcadia Trail starts here and leads up the mountain to Shannon Campground. Graham, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Within an hour, I was at Shannon Campground, with hopes of making the top of Heliograph Peak before another thunderstorm blew in. (520) 378-0311, Tucson Interagency Fire Center A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. If an aggressive bobcat is spotted in the Mount Graham area, please call 623-236-7201. TUS: 18 V1K. All victims were treated at a nearby hospital and released. Water: No water available; bring your own. Map Information. For hiking, the Arcadia Trail, which starts at Shannon Campground, offers a descending five-mile (one way) trek with spectacular views of the desert far below. Supervisor's Office The incident was reported shortly before 8 p.m. at the Shannon Campground on Mount Graham in Graham County, according to Arizona Game and Fish Department spokesman Mark … Posted by. Two three-sided wood shelters of the type originally developed in the Adirondack Mountains of New York add to the historic atmosphere of this campground. At about 8 p.m., the 4-year-old girl was playing around the family's tent when her … Assuming the gate is open and the roads plowed, the next developed campground is the Shannon Campground, near the base of Heliograph Peak. ",function(a){$("#images").hide().html(a).fadeIn("fast"),$.each(a.items,function(a,e){$("").attr("src",e.media.m).appendTo("#images")})})}Credit Garrick Schermer- Mount Graham, Arizona. Such a diverse habitat makes this an excellent area for bird watching. The Arcadia Trail, which leads down the mountain to Arcadia Campground, has been designated a National Recreation Trail. It happened in the evening at Shannon Campground near Mt. Two campgrounds are closed with Arizona Game and Fish trying to … Shannon Campground is small (about 15 campsites) and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek on Mount Graham, a pleasant little brook with wild rhubarb growing on its banks winds through a setting of really tall trees and green grass. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground. Short-tailed Hawk has been expanding its range northward and is now rare but regular in southeast Arizona and it has bred. In the early 1880’s settlers came to the area in large numbers. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Graham. All victims were treated at a nearby hospital and released. Limit 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Within an hour, I was at Shannon Campground, with hopes of making the top of Heliograph Peak before another thunderstorm blew in. Accessible April 15 through November 14, weather permitting. It happened in the evening at Shannon Campground near Mt. Sunday's attack involved a family staying at Shannon Campground on Mt. A camp host is onsite when campsite is open. Pinaleno Mountains (Mt. Two three-sided wood shelters of the type originally developed in the Adirondack Mountains of New York add to the historic atmosphere of this campground. They can be contacted via phone at (928) 428-4150 for pricing, directions, reservations and more. (520) 202-2700 Hospital Flat is fairly basic and secluded. Teams are placing traps and using predator calls to lure the bobcat out. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, 30 miles. Some are more developed than others. Graham. Those of us leaving on Thursday morning will try to secure three adjacent sites at Soldier Creek Campground, depending on the number of participants. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Close. Douglas, AZ 85607 TUCSON, Ariz. — A 4-year-old girl and four family members are recovering after a bobcat attack on Mt. Shannon Campground has recently been upgraded and there are now over 60 campsites to choose from. Graham is located at Arizona 366 Safford, AZ 85546. Up Mt. Shannon Campground is located in the Pinaleño Mountains 30 miles southwest of Safford. Many of them stayed in Pueblo Viejo on the slopes of Mt. Trailer camping is 22 feet and less. Graham. Managed by Pima County However, other popular campground sites remain closed. I spent Fourth of July weekend with my wife at Shannon Campground on Mt Graham in Arizona. This National Recreation Trail hugs the side of the mountain and takes hikers through a mature forest of giant spruce trees. Other popular spots … Tucson, AZ 85701 It happened in the evening at … Hereford, AZ 85615 Mountain brook. These settlers found that the nearby mountains were a great benefit. Mount Graham and the Pinaleño Mountains Locals refer to the entire mountain range southwest of Safford as Mt. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Arizona wildlife officials are on the lookout for an “aggressive” bobcat after five people — including a 4-year-old girl — were bitten at a campground on Sunday. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Tucson, AZ 85750 Trout fishing at Riggs Flat Lake is a popular summer pastime, and several of the year-round creeks offer the challenge of stream fishing. Also, remember to keep all food out of reach and out of sight of these curious and powerful animals. Graham. function showpics(){var a=$("#box").val();$.getJSON("http://api.flickr.com/services/feeds/photos_public.gne?tags="+a+"&tagmode=any&format=json&jsoncallback=? A one-mile spur leads from this trail to the top of Heliograph Peak, a vantage point with a history as well as a view. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Men from all over the country came to Graham County to work in the numerous camps, several located on Mount Graham. The victims, aged between four and 63, were staying at the Shannon Campgrounds in Mount Graham Sunday when they encountered the creature the little girl was attacked first by … (520) 547-7510. Girl, age 4, & four others bitten by bobcat Sun. Shannon Campground is located in the Pinaleño Mountains 30 miles southwest of Safford. Today you’ll find a Forest Service lookout tower on the mountaintop as well as some of the most panoramic views in southeastern Arizona. 14 day stay limit. Primitive camping is a wonderful way to be in the vicinity of nature, and the natural splendor at this primitive campground is perfect. evening at Shannon Campground, Mt. Hiking trails. Authorities say all five victims were treated at area hospitals as a precaution for rabies and have been released. There are five developed campgrounds on Mt. Graham on Arizona State Route 366 from Coronado National Forest Campground Shannon, 14 July 2019, GX010884 The Arcadia Trail, which leads down the mountain to Arcadia Campground, has been designated a National Recreation Trail. TUCSON, Ariz. — A 4-year-old girl and four family members are recovering after a bobcat attack on Mt. Shannon Campground contains about 11 campsites, two contain Adirondack-style shelters built during the 1930’s by the CCC. This 10,022-foot vantage point once served as a location for signal mirrors used to communicate messages during the Apache Wars of the late 1880’s. MOUNT GRAHAM – For those wanting to escape the heat for Memorial Day weekend but don’t want to travel too far, the Forest Service has opened three campgrounds on Mount Graham. All victims were treated at a nearby hospital and released. All individual sites are on a first-come-first-serve basis. For the first mile, I hiked through beautiful stands of tall firs and aspens. Graham, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. While the Mt. The Pinaleño Mountains are the single-most diverse mountain range in North America, and hosts 11 endemic species that are found nowhere else on Earth. Beyond that, in order, are the Hospital Flat, Cunningham, Soldier Creek and Riggs Flat Campgrounds. Assuming the gate is open and the roads plowed, the next developed campground is the Shannon Campground, near the base of Heliograph Peak. evening at Shannon Campground, Mt. The actual name “Pinaleño Mountains” comes from an Indian word meaning “many deer”, or “deer mountain.” Mount Graham is the the summit of the Pinaleño Mountains at an elevation of 10,720 feet. A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. Lumbering provided materials for building as well as employment for growing communities in the area. — A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, 30 miles. Graham. The mountain range was named in 1846, during the war with Mexico. Turn right (southwest) onto 366 and drive 21.8 miles to the campground entrance on the right side of the road. Graham topo map and rain gear in my pack, I started up the Arcadia Trail. Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. Some are more developed than others. Check local road conditions during winter months. Closest Towns: Nearest first aid – Mt. Turn right (southwest) onto 366 and drive 29.7 miles to the campground entrance on the left side of the road. About Cunningham Campground - Mt. Bear Warning:  To avoid putting a bear’s life in danger and risking the loss of some of your own property, please dispose of all garbage in the bear-proof containers provided. The pavement ends roughly 20 miles from US-191 at a big turnaround south of Mount Graham. ‹ › × × Mount Graham International Observatory (MGIO) is a division of Steward Observatory, the research arm for the Department of Astronomy at The University of Arizona, in the United States.It is located in southeastern Arizona's Pinaleño Mountains near Mount Graham. MOUNT GRAHAM – For those wanting to escape the heat for Memorial Day weekend but don’t want to travel too far, the Forest Service has opened three campgrounds on Mount Graham. RVs and vehicles with trailers up to 16’ can be accommodated. 20 days ago. If an aggressive bobcat is spotted in the Mount Graham area, please call 623-236-7201. Graham, and treasure-hunters still turn up armor, weapons and equipment from that era. Locals refer to the entire mountain range southwest of Safford as Mt. Also, remember to keep all food out of reach and out of sight of these curious and powerful animals. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. Terms of Use, San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Arcadia Campground is shaded by stands of tall ponderosa pine interspersed with Gambel oaks and Arizona walnuts. In the Safford District, the Arcadia, Noon Creek, and Riggs Flat campgrounds were opened Thursday, with portable toilets for use. They passed through in the 1500s while searching for the Seven Cities of Cibola, fabled settlements where streets were supposedly paved with gold. It happened in the evening at Shannon Campground near Mt. 2646 E. Commerce Center Pl. Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus), Shannon Campground, Mt Graham, Graham County. A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say. All victims were treated at a nearby hospital and released. Campsites are shaded under mature Engelmann spruce and Douglas-fir. It happened in the evening at Shannon Campground near Mt. TUCSON, Ariz. — A bobcat attacked five people, including a 4-year-old girl, at a campground in southern Arizona Sunday, wildlife officials say.. 303 Old Tucson Rd. Campground Overview: Shannon Campground is small and tucked away along the upper reaches of Marijilda Creek, a pleasant little brook that winds through a setting of tall trees and green grass. Graham. White Rock Campground Safford Ranger District This recreation area is the home of the Coronado's most extensive mountain range, the Pinaleños , and topped by the highest peak in southern Arizona, 10,720 foot Mt. (520)  749-8700, Sierra Vista Ranger District Game and Fish is advising visitors to try and avoid the Shannon and Snow Flat campgrounds on Mount Graham. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in campground. I spent Fourth of July weekend with my wife at Shannon Campground on Mt Graham in Arizona. By Jon Johnson. Mount Graham provides today’s visitors a wealth of activity, from sight seeing to more strenuous activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and cross country skiing. Safford, AZ 85546 A one mile spur off this trail leads to the top of Heliograph Peak. The settlers also found Mt. The attack happened Sunday evening at Shannon Campground. 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