Six Shooter

Its 12 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Six Shooter is a National Forest campground near Globe, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Globe, Arizona

Managed by: National Forest
Access road: Gravel

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

Army heliograph station site: Six Shooter and Pinal 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: 12

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

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

Six Shooter 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 Six Shooter?

No. Six Shooter 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 Six Shooter?

Camping at Six Shooter is free.

How many campsites does Six Shooter have?

Six Shooter has 12 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Six Shooter?

No. Six Shooter has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Six Shooter open?

Six Shooter is open year-round.

How long can you stay at Six Shooter?

The stay limit at Six Shooter is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Six Shooter?

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 Six Shooter. 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 Six Shooter?

Six Shooter is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Six Shooter

reservoirfinder.com · 19 miles

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

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Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (sites, accessRoad, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

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