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Pioneer Pass

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Miami, Arizona

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
16 ft

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

Bobtail Spring Trail: South of Pioneer Pass, the Bobtail Spring Trail climbs to Pinal Peak; the East Mountain Trail is also nearby. (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

Accessible sites
1
Max RV length
16 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. 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.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,000 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
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

Pioneer Pass 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 Pioneer Pass?
No. Pioneer Pass 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 Pioneer Pass?
Camping at Pioneer Pass is free.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Pioneer Pass?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Pioneer Pass.
Is there drinking water at Pioneer Pass?
No. Pioneer Pass has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Pioneer Pass open?
Pioneer Pass is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Pioneer Pass?
The stay limit at Pioneer Pass is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Pioneer Pass?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. 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 Pioneer Pass itself. 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 Pioneer Pass?
Pioneer Pass is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Pioneer Pass

reservoirfinder.com · 17 miles

San Carlos Reservoir's mapped center point is 17 miles from Pioneer Pass in a straight line. Current water level: San Carlos Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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