Kellner Group Campground

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Tonto National Forest

Group campsite · USDA Forest Service · Tonto National Forest Fees: $75 for 1-25 people Season: Year Round Reservations: Group Campsites reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777 or TDD line: 877-833-6777 . Reservations must be made 1 day prior to arrival and can be made up to 12… Overview Kellner Group Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains south of Globe, Arizona. Several picnic areas are separeted from the larger group area creating a semi-secluded setting. This site's interesting rock walls and steps were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It sits in the riparian area of Kellner Canyon, which frequently has a small stream running through it following winter runoff. Recreation Kellner Group Site recreation opportunities include hiking, exploring and wildlife viewing. The Pinal Mountains are considered a "Sky Island" and make for excellent bird watching opportunities. A short seven-mile drive leads to Icehouse Canyon Day Use Area which hosts trailheads for Six Shooter Canyon Trail, Ice House Canyon Trail, Kellner Canyon Trail and the Telephone Trail. Facilities The unique rock walls and steps of Kellner Group Picnic Site were… Getting there: Located 5 miles southwest of Globe. Follow Jess Hayes Road southeast of Globe to the junction of Icehouse Canyon Road and Six Shooter Canyon Road. Continue on Ice House Canyon for 3 miles to the junction of Forest Road (FR) 55 and 112. Take the right fork and continue following FR 55 for another 3 miles to the site. Phone: 928-402-6200 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/272095 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Sheryl Cormack