Rock Bluff Group Site

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4070 S Avenida Saracino
Hereford, AZ 85615

Overview

Rock Bluff Group Site is just a short distance from Parker Canyon Lake in a remote and scenic region of the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona. The site is open to groups of up to 50 people to enjoy camping and picnicking, as well as fishing and boating at the lake.

Recreation

Campers can enjoy an interpretive trail around the lake that begins a quarter-mile walk from Rock Bluff. Trailside benches are located at some of the best wildlife viewing areas. Bald eagles are regularly sighted during the winter, and osprey are sometimes seen migrating through the area in the fall.



For those who like to fish, Parker Canyon Lake offers both cold and warm water species, including stocked rainbow trout and resident bass, sunfish and catfish. Boating is available with a limit of one 10-horsepower motor or less. Day use fee $8/day or $10/week 

Facilities

The camping area consists of three sites with two tables and two campfire rings each. Tables and grills are clustered on small, walled patios. The facility provides trash collection and toilets.

Natural Features

The group camping area sits at an elevation of 5,400 feet in a small, rocky canyon dotted with oaks and junipers. Animals unique to the southwest, such as coatimundi, javelina and roadrunners, occasionally make appearances around the lake.

The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.

Nearby Attractions

A lakeside developed recreation site, including a boat ramp, fishing pier, general store and boat rentals, is located just a short drive from the group area.

Day use fee $8/day or $10/week per vehicle (pay on site with exact amount) or pay online ahead of time at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388

We also honor all America The Beautiful national passes for day use. 

Passes must be clearly displayed when in Day Use Areas.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Picnic table: all 1 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • Group sites: all 1 sites
  • Largest party: 50 people

Directions

From Tucson, drive east on I-10 to the Arizona Route 83 exit. Drive south to Sonoita, and then continue on 83 for approximately 25 miles to Parker Canyon Lake. From Sierra Vista, travel through Fort Huachuca's west gate to State Route 83. Turn south and travel 10 miles to Parker Canyon Lake.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Marisol A
Loop:Rock Bluff Group Site
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Reviewed 21 days ago
Absolutely loved this campsite. We had about 25 ppl here spread around east. Happy to have the potty’s! It was 30 min doodle bop to get water for the site for the long weekend. Grabbed ice when we could. Beautiful little drive. No complaints here! We will be back!
Robert S
Loop:Rock Bluff Group Site
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Reviewed a month ago
The groupsite is large. You can get to it in a standard car, but I would not suggest lowered or low clearance vehicles go past the locked gate. There is a flat unpaved parking area where the paved road ends. Vault toilets were clean, but there is no running water on site. We made stops at the Lakeview Campground water spigot to refill camp showers and stuff. The "mini" campsites wrre unkept and did not have enough flat area to comfortable set up a medium or large sized tent, but the campsite has about a 10 minute trail leading directly to the lake. I ended up setting up camp around the parking area, but there were plenty of spots to setup tents behind the outhouses and by the rocks behind the group firepit, which has a grate to cook food on. This site would be perfect if it had the following: - a spigot similar to how the main campground has - tent pads near the mini camp sites Despite this, being away from a busy campground was nice, even if it is a bit further away from the marina and boat launch.
Jason F
Loop:Rock Bluff Group Site
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Reviewed a month ago
The restrooms were the cleanest they have ever been. The site was amazing as always! Other that the weather being hotter than the last few years and the lake being so low, it was amazing! The best campground in Southern Arizona!!!!!
Shirie H
Loop:Rock Bluff Group Site
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Wonderful secluded area to group camp. Very clean vault toilets and they didn't smell. Lots of options to put up tents, tables were a short walk from the parking area, and large fire pit. The only thing that would make it better is if they had drinking water faucet there, but it's not terrible driving up to the other campground and getting water.
Glenn M
Loop:Rock Bluff Group Site
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Reviewed a year ago
It's a pretty area but the challenge as a group site is there is no shade/rain cover or tables near the campsite. There is a paved path that goes downhill to some tables but who wants to carry all the food that far and also it was in the sun much of the day.
Kristin G
Loop:Rock Bluff Group Site
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Reviewed a year ago
We love the quiet nights and mornings!! We had a few more people walk through camp this year than in the past, but it's usually really private and lovely. Camp Host was awesome too!
Availability

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

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 14% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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