Chiricahua National Park, Arizona
- Fee per night$25
- SeasonYear-round
- RV length (some sites)Up to 29 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water and flush toilets. No electric hookups or showers. Listed for rigs up to 29 ft.
1 National Park Service notice for the park (not specific to this campground)
Vehicle Length & Trailer Restrictions
No large vehicle turnaround after Faraway Ranch Parking (1 mile after entrance). Vehicles over 29 feet park at Faraway. Disconnect trailers at Faraway. Trailers with campground reservations proceed to camp. Scenic drive = 24 ft limit and no trailers.
Information · updated Aug 28, 2025 · Official notice
Checked Oct 26, 2:25 pm (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers No
- Dump station No
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 26
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 29 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 5,324 ft
- Open season
- Campground is open year round. Up to half of the campsites may close during monsoon season (June-September) due to potential flood risks. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 25, 2026)
- Phone
- (520) 824-3560 (campground or managing office)
- Listed fees
- $25.00 per site per night - Standard Drive-In Campsite, No Electric, No Hook-Ups
- $50.00 per group per night - Group Site #26 - Tents Only, No Electric
Official fee information
Standard Drive-In Campsite, No Electric, No Hook-Ups: $25.00 - Set up after noon; depart by 11 am. Reservations not occupied in first 24 hours will be cancelled without refund. Abundant trees and varying driveways (check driveway length in site details; max 29 ft or less). Larger sites may be able to accommodate 8 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles (including trai
Group Site #26 - Tents Only, No Electric: $50.00 - Minimum 9 people - Maximum 24 people. Set up after noon; depart by 11 am. Reservations not occupied in first 24 hours will be cancelled without refund. Group site can accommodate up to 5 regular vehicles. Car/truck/trailer camping not permitted in the group site. Hammocks, showers, and tying to tree
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 32.01111, -109.35528 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Upper Arcadia 51.7 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Bonita Canyon Campground is located in Chiricahua National Park, 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. Scenic drive may be hazardous to tall or wide vehicles .
See campground details.
Outside the park, Coronado National Forest provides additional camping and recreation opportunities.
Recreation
Chiricahua National Park offers beautiful views, wildlife watching, and miles of hiking trails.
Facilities
IMPORTANT: Maximum vehicle length is 29 ft (9 m) per piece including racks. Any trailer or vehicle over 29 feet OR with an overhang of more than 9 feet may "bottom out" on the road crossing the creek into the campground. Check the driveway length and notes to determine if a site is large enough for your tow vehicle and trailer. Be prepared to remove bike racks and hitches. Only a few sites will accommodate Trailers or RVs. Sites may be difficult to back into and may not be level.
No Hook Ups. (No electric, sewer, or dump station). Full-service campgrounds are available in Willcox or Sunizona, AZ.
An individual campsite will accommodate a maximum of 8 people, 2 vehicles, and 2 tents. A trailer counts as a vehicle.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Chiricahua Nm - 0.4 mi away, station at 5,300 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 30 | 1.32 |
| Feb | 61 | 33 | 1.28 |
| Mar | 66 | 36 | 1.19 |
| Apr | 74 | 40 | 0.27 |
| May | 83 | 49 | 0.30 |
| Jun | 91 | 57 | 0.86 |
| Jul | 90 | 60 | 3.81 |
| Aug | 87 | 60 | 4.56 |
| Sep | 84 | 57 | 1.59 |
| Oct | 76 | 47 | 0.99 |
| Nov | 66 | 38 | 1.04 |
| Dec | 56 | 30 | 1.50 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Oct 22, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Oct 22, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Oct 22, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Oct 22, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Oct 22, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Oct 22, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Oct 22, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Oct 22, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.