Bonita Canyon Campground is located in Chiricahua National Monument. It has 22 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis for tents and recreational vehicles 29 feet or less. It features restrooms with flush toilets, running water, picnic tables and trash pickup. There are no hookups or showers. Camping is limited to 14 days per year, and is restricted to the campground. No backcountry camping is available in the Monument.
The Group Site is open to reservations, only. Call 520-824-3560 x501. It is limited to a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 24. Tents only for the groupsite - no recreational vehicles or pop-up trailers. There are no food services, vending machines, gasoline, or lodging in the Monument. Be sure you are well-supplied before making the trip.
The Basics
Location:
Chiricahua National Monument 120 miles southeast of Tucson
Operator:
National Park Service
Total Sites:
22 Single Sites 1 Tents Only Group Site
Pet Policy:
Pets must be restrained or on a leash.
Reservation Info:
Reservations Not Accepted for Single Sites Reservations Required for Groups
RV Hookups:
None
Max RV Length:
29 feet
Season:
Year round
Price:
$12
Mailing Address:
Chiricahua National Monument
13063 E. Bonita Canyon Rd.
Willcox, AZ 85643
Phone:
520-824-3560
Reservations:
520-824-3560 x501
Amenities
Drinking Water
Flush Toilets
Cooking Grills
Group Sites Available
Pets Allowed
Reservations Accepted
Tent Pads Bear Proof Containers Gray Water Dump
Amenity list above may not be complete.
Pricing Details
Camping fees are in addition to the $5 per person park entrance fee.
Single Site: $12 (8 people, 2 vehicles, 2 tents)
Group Site: $3 per person (8 - 24 people, reservation required)
Does Not Include Reservation Fee
Some More Things to Know
Day-Use Picnicking is Not Permitted.
No generators from 8pm - 8am
Solar showers and clotheslines are not permitted.
Rollerblades, skateboards and scooters are not permitted.
Checkout time: 11:00 AM. Maximum length of stay: 14 days per calendar year.
Directions
Chiricahua National Monument is located 120 miles southeast of Tucson. Take I-10 east from Tucson to the first exit for Willcox. Travel 3 miles into town to the stoplight and turn right. You will follow Arizona State Highway 186 for 32 miles to the junction of Arizona State Highway 181. Turn left and 4 miles later you will be at the Chiricahua entrance station.
Obtain gas in Willcox; gasoline is not available at or near the monument.