Bonito Campground (AZ)

Coconino National Forest Recreation

Bonito Campground is located 18 miles northeast of Flagstaff, near Sunset Crater/Wupatki National Monument. Elevation is 6,900 feet. Bonito Campground is named for the Bonito Lava Flow which oozed across this high desert plain some 900 years ago. That river of liquid rock, now frozen forever, is just one of the many remnants of volcanic activity which lend an otherwordly appearance to this starkly beautiful place. 

The campground has 44 single campsites with 1 ADA accessible site. 22 sites are reservable and 22 sites are dedicated as first-come-first-served sites. Each site has provided picnic tables, fire rings and cooking grills. The campground has paved roads and spurs, drinking water and flush toilets. Bonito campground is pet friendly. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.

Need to Know

• No utility hookups.

  No horses allowed in the campground.

  Two vehicles per campsite. A fee of $10 per night will be collected at the campground for the second vehicle. Discount cards are not accepted for second vehicle fees.

  Firewood for sale $8.00 per bundle.

  Ice for sale

  Maximum two tents per site

Natural Features

Beautiful tall Ponderosa pines are abundant throughout the campground and across nearby ravines and hillsides. Bonito is a restful place to simply relax and enjoy nature.

Nearby Attractions

Also nearby is Wupatki National Monument. The centerpiece of this area is a four story masterpiece of Native American stone masonry. Construction of that stone-age condominium began in about 1120 A.D. At one time it contained as many as 100 rooms and housed as many as 125 people. Both Sunset Crater and Wupatki have visitor centers and feature self-guided as well as interpreter guided. The entrance to Sunset Crater National Park is adjacent to the campground. The Visitor's Center provides much information on the geological history of the area. You can enjoy learning about the Native Americans who populated the area as you wander through the nearby Walnut Canyon National Monument. The historic downtown section in nearby Flagstaff will provide a glimpse into the early days of the city's past.

Recreation

Hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing are popular activities.

Contact Information

Mailing

Bonito Campground FR 545 Flagstaff AZ 86001

Physical

BONITO CAMPGROUND FR 545 FLAGSTAFF AZ 86001

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (928) 226-0493

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

Drive 12 miles northeast of Flagstaff on US 89. Turn east (right) on FR 545 (toward Sunset Crater) and drive 2 miles to Bonito Campground. Campground entrance is just before the entrance station of Sunset Crater National Monument

Available Campsites

• Site 11, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 3, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 5, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 32, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 36, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 42, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 7, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 33, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 44, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 34, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 6, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 4, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 43, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 8, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 28, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 41, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 39, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 38, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 40, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 37, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 9, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 35, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop Bonito, Type Standard Nonelectric

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