Bonita Canyon Campground
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Campground is located in Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox, AZ. Visitors love the historic, treed campsites, hiking the "Wonderland of Rocks" and bird watching opportunities.
NOTE: While some vehicles up to 29 feet may fit in the campground, the scenic drive is restricted to 24 feet. Scenic drive may be hazardous to tall or wide vehicles.
See campground details.
Outside the park, Coronado National Forest provides additional camping and recreation opportunities.
IMPORTANT: Total maximum length is 29 ft (9 m). Any trailer or vehicles over 29 feet OR with an overhang of more than 9 feet may "bottom out" on the road crossing the creek into the campground. Be prepared to remove bike racks and hitches. Only a few sites will accomodate Trailers or RVs. Sites may be difficult to back into and may not be level.
- No Hook Ups. (No electric, sewer, or dump station). Full service campgrounds are available in Willcox or Sunizona, AZ.
- An individual campsite will accommodate a maximum of 8 people, 2 vehicles, and 2 tents. A trailer counts as a vehicle.
- No parking or overnighting outside of reserved campsites. Vehicles unable to fit inside the campsite must park outside the park.
- View the driveway length and allowable equipment to confirm whether the campsite is long enough for both your trailer and vehicle before booking.
- Site #8 is special needs accessible. Electric use is permitted for medical equipment only.
- No Showers. The restroom has flush toilets and sinks.
- Drinking water faucets are located throughout the campground. Hose connections/tank filling prohibited.
- All sites have a picnic table, raised grill, food storage box, and tent pad. Please bring your own firewood, charcoal, or camp stove.
- Hanging of hammocks or any items from trees or other vegetation is prohibited.
- Quiet hours are from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am. Generators allowed: 8-10 am & 4-6 pm.
- No horse camping or horse trailers in the monument. Please check Coronado National Forest for Horse Camping.
Need to Know
Total maximum vehicle length is 29 feet (8.8 m), bumper to hitch. Unusually tall or wide vehicles and anything with an overhang over 9 ft may scrape the road or trees entering and exiting.
Arrival time: noon or later. Check out by 11 am. Reservations will be cancelled if site is not occupied within 24 hours.
All reservations must be made via recreation.gov . No walk up sites.
The Group Site is for tent campers only: 9 to 24 people. No trailers or RVs.
Bears, skunks, and other wildlife frequent the area. Food storage regulations are enforced. Keep a clean campsite for the safety of you, other campers, and all wildlife.
Wood gathering is prohibited in the park.
Campfires are permitted only in designated grills. Ground fires are not allowed.
There is no food, ice, gas, or vehicle charging available in the park. Willcox, AZ, is the closest town and is 37 miles (59 km) from the park.
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Quiet hours 8 am to 8 pm. Generators allowed 8-10 am and 4-6 pm.
Natural Features
Set in a pine and oak forest, Bonita Canyon Campground provides an atmosphere of relaxation. Most campsites are well shaded. The Bonita Creek is dry most of the year, but may run during summer monsoon or winter snows.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Chiricahua National Monument website to learn about the Visitor Center Museum & Store, scenic drive, hiking and more.
Nearby federal lands include: Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Coronado National Memorial, the Coronado National Forest (including Portal/Cave Creek ).
Explore Cochise County provides information on nearby communities and activities.
Recreation
Chiricahua National Monument offers beautiful views, wildlife watching, and miles of hiking trails.
Changes & Cancellations
Please modify or cancel your reservations if your plans change so others may book your site. If leaving early, notify the host or visitor center. Reservations will be cancelled for any site not occupied within 24 hours.
Contact Information
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12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd Willcox AZ 85643
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13252 E Bonita Canyon Rd Willcox AZ 85643
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 520-824-3560
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Chiricahua National Monument is 45 minutes south of Willcox, AZ. Visit our website for additional directions.
Remember to get gas, supplies, and vehicle charging in town!
Available Campsites
- Site 08, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop Bonita Canyon Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
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