Chiricahua National Monument

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12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
Chiricahua National Monument preserves towering rhyolite pinnacles, balanced rocks, and mountain landscapes shaped by volcanic forces in southeastern Arizona. Visitors explore scenic drives, hiking trails, and campgrounds beneath dark night skies. Rising between the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, the monument supports diverse wildlife and protects a rich cultural history tied to Indigenous peoples, Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers, ranchers, and the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Directions

Chiricahua National Monument is in the southeast corner of Arizona. Interstate I10 from LA or Tucson to El Paso or Lordsburg runs about 40 miles north of the park. Exits in Willcox to Hwy 186 are the most direct paved access to the park from the north. (Exits 336, 340, and 344). Note: Exit 366 to Bowie will require driving 10 miles of dirt road. This route is recommended only if stopping at Fort Bowie National Historic Site.

Reviews

Chiricahua National Monument's campground is widely praised for its beautiful, quiet, and scenic environment with well-maintained, clean restrooms and convenient amenities such as potable water and shuttle services. Friendly and helpful camp hosts enhance the experience, while the campground offers excellent access to diverse hiking trails and abundant wildlife sightings. Most sites are shaded and peaceful, suitable mainly for tents, camper vans, and smaller RVs. Common drawbacks include small and close-together campsites limiting privacy and suitability for larger rigs, limited bathroom facilities with no showers, occasional maintenance or reservation system issues, and limited cell service due to the remote location.

Beautiful and scenic campground with abundant wildlife
Clean, well-maintained, sometimes heated restrooms with flush toilets
Friendly and helpful camp hosts and staff
Convenient access to numerous hiking trails and shuttle service
Peaceful, quiet atmosphere with shaded and spacious campsites
Small sites not suitable for large RVs or trailers
Campsites often close together limiting privacy
Limited bathroom facilities and no showers available
Occasional maintenance, reservation, or water system issues
Limited cell service and internet connectivity due to remote location
1,380 reviews
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1,058
4 stars
220
3 stars
67
2 stars
19
1 stars
16
Haley G
Loop:Bonita Canyon Campground
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Reviewed a month ago
So picturesque! I loved staying in the park and watching the most gorgeous sunrises/sets! The campground was well-kept and monitored; I solo camped and felt safe!
Dalena N
Loop:Bonita Canyon Campground
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Reviewed a month ago
Very well kept campground.
Tom J
Loop:Bonita Canyon Campground
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Reviewed a month ago
Excellent restrooms. Potable water.
David S
Loop:Bonita Canyon Campground
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
The campground is excellently maintained. Great location and a very enjoyable stay.
Bill C
Loop:Bonita Canyon Campground
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
The campsite was spacious, flat tent beds, convenient to water and bathroom, nice and open. The place itself is always wonderful as you can tell by it being our third time here despite living in New York
Monite V
Loop:Bonita Canyon Campground
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful camp ground, clean bathrooms, friendly camp hosts, wonderful visitors center, and great trails with fantastic views. We will be back.
Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 10% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 8 years of reservations.

Campgrounds

Chiricahua National Monument has 1 campground, 23 campsites in total.

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