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Raccoon Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $14 per camp unit per night; additional camp unit $14; Interagency/Senior discount $7. Raccoon Campground is a National Forest campground near Alpine, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Alpine, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None

Raccoon Campground sits inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$14 per camp unit per night; additional camp unit $14; Interagency/Senior discount $7

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002)
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,600 ft

33.7987, -109.3291 in Apache. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Raccoon Campground?
No. Raccoon Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Raccoon Campground?
Camping at Raccoon Campground costs $14 per camp unit per night; additional camp unit $14; Interagency/Senior discount $7.
Does Raccoon Campground have RV hookups?
No. Raccoon Campground has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Raccoon Campground?
No. Raccoon Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Raccoon Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Raccoon Campground.
How long can you stay at Raccoon Campground?
The stay limit at Raccoon Campground is 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period (Forest Order 03-01-26-002).
Is there cell service at Raccoon Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Raccoon Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Raccoon Campground?
Raccoon Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Raccoon Campground

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First-come, first-served $14 per camp unit per night; additional camp unit $14; Interagency/Senior discount $7
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