Bonito Campground (AZ)

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Bonito Campground, FR 545
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Overview

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.

Recreation

Hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing are popular activities.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671.

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.

Camp site features

Across 43 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 43 sites
Pets allowed: all 43 sites
Longest RV: 42 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

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

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Karin G

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Reviewed a month ago

Bonito Campground is a quiet, peaceful place to spend time. The sites are very spacious, the restrooms are spotless, and there isn't a place that can beat the beauty. You can easily walk around the campground to get exercise, or take a hike and see the stark beauty of green trees growing out of the black earth, remnants of Sunset Crater. It's a real hidden gem.

Kayla Z

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Reviewed a month ago

Great spot! Well cared for and clean. Hosts knowledgable about surrounding hikes and activities.

Amanda S

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Reviewed a month ago

Great campground in a beautiful location. Clean, quiet and friendly hosts.

Lydia K

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Reviewed a month ago

This is a beautiful campground. The sites are nicely separated, and the back-ins give you privacy and space. Lots of room to set out chairs in the shade of the beautiful pine trees, or to pitch your tent away from the road. Lots of space to walk a dog all around the area. I love coming here.

Tommy M

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Reviewed a month ago

Awesome place to stay big campground and camping sites have a lot of room and real bathrooms

Erik D

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We did 2 nights of car camping with our 5 year old, and had a wonderful time. The hosts were friendly, the campground was clean and well-kept, our campsite was very spacious, and everything about the weekend was fun. A trail leading to sunset crater passes through the campsite, so you can hike directly from the site to all of the Sunset Crater trails. One thing to bear in mind is that the campground isn't in or apparently affiliated with the park. I didn't actually care one way or the other, but I didn't realize and was surprised that admission to Sunset Crater Park would be separate. So that's something to be aware of if you're planning to camp and explore the parks. Broader location is great, too, with a few different national monuments and Flagstaff an easy drive. We'll definitely be back.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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