Bonita Canyon Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

520-824-3560

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Bonita Canyon Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Silver Spur Meadow TrailHike · 45-90 Minutes · 0.3 mi from camp

  Beginning from the Visitor Center, Campground, or Faraway Ranch picnic area, this 1.2 mile/1.9 kilometer leisurely walk goes by the Faraway Ranch Historic District, Stafford Cabin, and… National Park Service

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• Hike the Trails at ChiricahuaHike · 1-9 Hours · 0.4 mi from camp

  Chiricahua offers a range of day hiking options from easy to strenuous. National Park Service

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• Trail to Natural BridgeHike · 3-4 Hours · 0.9 mi from camp

  The least used trail in the monument climbs through oak and juniper woodlands to a ridge then drops into the Apache pine forest of Picket Park. National Park Service

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• Lower Rhyolite Canyon TrailHike · 0.4 mi from camp

  A good way to view the rocks without driving up the road, this mostly-level trail takes you to Rhyolite Canyon, a canyon lined with rock pinnacles. National Park Service

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• Bonita Creek LoopHike · 15-30 Minutes · 1.7 mi from camp

  This Bonita Creek loops around the picnic area and takes you along the intermittent Bonita Creek. National Park Service

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• Sugarloaf Mountain TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 2.0 mi from camp

  Rising above the surrounding canyons, the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain at 7,310ft/2,228m is one of the highest points in the monument. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Sea CaptainViewpoint · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Chiricahua Mountains WildernesViewpoint · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Wood Canyon WaterfallWaterfall · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• Indian CaveCave · 4.3 mi from campShow on map
• Pine Canyon FallsWaterfall · 7.4 mi from camp

  A 30-foot waterfall.

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.