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Pinal

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Pinal is a National Forest campground near Globe, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Globe, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None
Max RV length
16 ft
Access road
Gravel

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

Army heliograph station site: Pinal and Six Shooter campgrounds occupy a site the US Army used in the late 1800s as a heliograph (mirror-signaling) station; at least eight trails lie within a mile. (fs.usda.gov)

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

Total sites
4
Hookups
None
Max RV length
16 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

Access road
Gravel
Elevation
7,500 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
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

Pinal 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 Pinal?
No. Pinal 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 Pinal?
Camping at Pinal is free.
How many campsites does Pinal have?
Pinal has 4 campsites.
Does Pinal have RV hookups?
No. Pinal has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 16 feet.
Is there drinking water at Pinal?
No. Pinal has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Pinal open?
Pinal is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Pinal?
The stay limit at Pinal is 14 days.
Are generators allowed at Pinal?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Pinal?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Pinal. 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 Pinal?
Pinal is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Pinal

reservoirfinder.com · 19 miles

San Carlos Reservoir's mapped center point is 19 miles from Pinal in a straight line. Current water level: San Carlos Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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