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Jones Water

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Jones Water is a National Forest campground near Globe, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Globe, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
20 ft

Jones Water sits inside Tonto National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

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

Sites and hookups

Max RV length
20 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,500 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Jones Water is open year-round .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Jones Water?
No. Jones Water 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 Jones Water?
Camping at Jones Water is free.
Is there drinking water at Jones Water?
No. Jones Water has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Jones Water open?
Jones Water is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Jones Water?
The stay limit at Jones Water is 14 days.
Are generators allowed at Jones Water?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Jones Water?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T at Jones Water. It shows none at Jones Water from Verizon, though Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. It shows none from T-Mobile at or within about half a mile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Jones Water?
Jones Water is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Jones Water

reservoirfinder.com · 29 miles

San Carlos Reservoir's mapped center point is 29 miles from Jones Water in a straight line. Current water level: San Carlos Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Reservable Timber Camp Recreation Site Group Campground Globe · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Single Site: $16 per night; Group Sites: $75 (1-50 people) or $150 (51-150 people)

More campgrounds: camping near Globe and campgrounds in Gila.

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