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Iron City

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USDA Forest Service

2Supported overnight records

1Published site categories

0Sites with a reported party limit

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Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Facilities Iron City Campground is located within the Chalk Creek Canyon, which is one of the valley's most popular areas, offering access to many ATV trails. This is a small campground with 15 campsites. It is located near the historic townsite of St. Elmo. The Iron City cemetery is located on the east end of the campground. An interpretive sign at the entrance to the cemetery provides information on the early settlers and miners who are buried there. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

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Shade

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Standard Nonelectric

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SITE / LOOP	TYPE	EQUIPMENT LIMITS	PEOPLE / VEHICLES	DRIVEWAY	ELECTRIC / SHADE
Site Scan & Pay - 2 Scan and Pay Source updated: 2025-12-05	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Not reported Not reported	Not reported Shade: Not reported
Site Standard Scan and Pay Source updated: 2025-12-05	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Not reported Not reported	Not reported Shade: Not reported

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Iron City

A closer look at the campground

How much is documented?

The campsite mix

2 published campsite records

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