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Bonita Canyon Campground

Chiricahua National Monument · Willcox, AZ

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

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.](https://www.nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/upload/SB-CG-rules_regs_online_res-ACC-2.pdf) Recreation 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. Facilities **IMPORTANT:** This historic campground is best suited for tents, camper vans, small RVs and trailers. Total maximum vehicle length for trailer or RV is 29 feet and only a few sites are that long. Confirm length of campsite is long enough for both your trailer and vehicle. Most sites are narrow and will not accommodate side by side parking. Some sites are difficult to back into due to sharp angles. Crossing the two creek bed dips can be difficult for longer vehicles. See [campground map](https://www.nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/upload/SB-CG-rules_regs_online_res-ACC-2.pdf). * Utility (electricity, water, sewer) hookups are **not** available. No dump stations, closest is Willcox, AZ. * Site 8 is reserved for ADA access and has electric utility box to connect to for medical equipment use, only. * Restroom has flush toilets and cold water sinks; no showers. Potable/drinking water faucets are provided; no filling of water tanks. * All sites have a picnic table, raised grill, food storage box, and tent pad. Please bring your own firewood or charcoal. Use of raised portable fire pans is permitted. * Hanging of hammocks or any items from trees or other vegetation is not permitted. * Quiet hours are from 8 pm to 8 am with no generator use or other loud noises allowed during this time. * There isn't any camping for people with horses or horse trailers within the park. See the local Coronado National Forest. Natural Features 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, Nearby Attractions The park visitor center is open daily, closed December 25, and provides interactive exhibits about the cultural and natural history of the park, plus a Western National Parks Association store. Visitors may explore Faraway Ranch, the Erickson family pioneer homestead, then 20th century guest ranch, and currently an historic site. For more information about the park, visit [www.nps.gov/chir](https://www.nps.gov/chir/index.htm). [Fort Bowie National Historic Site](https://www.nps.gov/fobo/index.htm), [Coronado National Memorial](https://www.nps.gov/coro/index.htm), the [Coronado National Forest](https://www.fs.usda.gov/coronado), Portal/Cave Creek, Tombstone, Bisbee, and Willcox are places visitors to Chiricahua also enjoy exploring. Charges & Cancellations The Group Tent Site is available to groups of 8-24 people. The minimum fee per night is $24 and the maximum fee per night is $72.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Trash Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Major Issues

Average 0.7 of 4 bars · 1,055 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls drop frequently; text messages delayed. No data, or mostly unusable data. Signal may be limited to small areas of site/facility. No social media.

  • Verizon

    Major Issues

    0.5/4

    551 reports

  • AT&T

    No Service

    0.4/4

    265 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Major Issues

    1.3/4

    239 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 12:00 PM

Check-out 11:00 AM

Park Regulations

Maximum RV/motorhome or trailer length is 29 feet, exterior measurements (bumper or tongue to bumper including any additional racks or storage). Longer vehicles will scrape the roadway and may sustain damage. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles (where space is available), a maximum of two tents per site. Trailers are included as a vehicle. Park any additional vehicles outside the park boundary. Nothing can be tied to trees. No hammocks, outdoor showers, pet tethers. Site #8 is designed for people with disabilities, but open to anyone for one night if it is the last available site. Arrive after noon (check in). Depart before 11 am (check out time). Sites may not be left unattended for over 24 hours. Unoccupied sites will be reassigned if not occupied by the morning after check in. Use tent pads when setting up tents. Quiet hours: 8 pm to 8 am. Generators allowed: 8-10 am & 4-6 pm. No utility hook-ups. Attempting to connect water, sewer, or electrical outlets is prohibited.

Published by the National Park Service. Rules change seasonally and by area within a park — confirm current regulations with the agency before you go.

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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