Bonita Canyon Campground

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·Chiricahua National Monument

Overview

Bonita Canyon Campground is located in Chiricahua National Monument, known as the "Wonderland of Rocks". Visitors love Chiricahua for its stunning rock columns (hoodoos), hiking trails, and bird watching opportunities. Vehicles longer than 24 feet (RV or vehicle + trailer) are NOT permitted on the scenic drive beyond the campground. See campground regulations and map.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (1 of 23 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Drinking Water

    (16 of 23 campsites have Drinking Water)

  • Driveway Entry

    (22 of 23 campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (1 of 23 campsites have Firepit)

  • Food Storage Locker

    (All campsites have Food Storage Locker)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 5)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

  • Water Hookup

    (16 of 23 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Hooded Oriole - Credits: Share the Experience Photo Contest: Ken_Donaldson
Dramatic Skies and Views Within a Short Hike From Bonita Canyon - Credits: Share the Experience Photo Contest: Debbie_Angel
View of pinnacles along Echo Canyon Trail. - Credits: Suzanne Moody
Beautiful After Dark - Credits: Share the Experience Photo Contest: Jack_Suman

Set in a pine and oak forest, Bonita Canyon Campground provides an atmosphere of relaxation. Most campsites are well shaded and have views of Bonita Creek which is dry most of the year, 

Recreation

Chiricahua - Credits: Share The Experience Photo Contest: John_Frazier

Chiricahua National Monument offers 17 miles of day-use hiking trails. Birders frequent this site for the diversity of species that reside in or migrate through the area. Enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding valleys and mountain ranges which make for stunning photography opportunities at Massai Point, the end of the 8-mile, paved scenic drive. No back country camping is permitted in the park. Check the surounding the Coronado National Forest for those opportunities.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-N/A

  • vehicle-N/A

  • camper van-N/A

  • pickup camper-N/A

  • rv-N/A

  • trailer-N/A

  • 5th wheel-N/A

  • pop up camper-N/A

Nearby Attractions

The park visitor center is open daily, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mountain Standard Time. It is closed Thanksgiving Day and December 25. Inside you will find interactive exhibits about the cultural and natural history of the park, plus a Western National Parks Association store. Visitors may explore Faraway Ranch, originally the Erickson family pioneer homestead, converted into a 20th century guest ranch by the family daughters, and currently an historic site. For more information about the park, visit www.nps.gov/chir.  

Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Coronado National Memorial, the Coronado National Forest, Portal/Cave Creek, Tombstone, Bisbee, and Willcox are local places visitors to Chiricahua also enjoy exploring.

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