Bonita Canyon Campground

Star4.64
1.2K reviews
12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643, USA
Top 12% in AZFall
Scenic ViewsGreat Hiking

Quick Facts

5,000 ft

Price

$25 - $50/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

25 campsites

Season

Open from May 1 to D...

Cell

No Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

RV Friendly
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12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643, USA

Bonita Canyon Campground

12856 E Rhyolite Creek Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643, USA

Nearby places
Willcox (37 miles, 45 minutes), Tucson (Approx. 2 hours)

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Bonita Canyon Campground
$25.00 - $50.00 / night
Campsite Fees
GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC: $50.00; STANDARD ELECTRIC: $25.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $25.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee...
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Group Site Fee$72.00

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Go if

you want peaceful sites close to trailheads and wildlife, and you're camping in a tent or a smaller vehicle. Sites #6, 7, 11, and 13 offer the most privacy; #8 works well for accessibility.

Skip if

you need showers, expect ample restroom facilities, or you're bringing a large RV that could struggle with tight turns and low branches.


Campgrounds
Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Campground
B+

Camper Report Card

How campers graded it

Rated higher than 90% of graded campgrounds

Graded on what 908 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.

Strengths

  • Grade A-.Crowds & noise
  • Grade B+.Scenery
  • Grade B+.Staff & hosts

Watch-outs

  • Grade C.Rules & policies
  • Grade C.Booking
  • Grade C.Belonging

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Each topic is graded against every other campground on it; a topic campers liked never grades below C−. ± shows the 95% confidence range from the sample size.

About Chiricahua National Monument

Context for the broader area surrounding Bonita Canyon Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

A "Wonderland of Rocks" is waiting for you to explore at Chiricahua National Monument. The 8-mile paved scenic drive and 17-miles of day-use hiking trails provide opportunities to discover the beauty, natural sounds, and inhabitants of this 12,025 acre site. Visit the Faraway Ranch Historic District to discover more about the people who have called this area home.

Directions

Chiricahua National Monument is located 120 miles southeast of Tucson. Take I-10 east from Tucson to the first exit for Willcox. Travel 3 miles into town to the stoplight and turn right. You will follow Arizona State Highway 186 for 32 miles to the junction of Arizona State Highway 181. Turn left and 4 miles later you will be at the Chiricahua entrance station. Maximum vehicle length is 29 feet to drive beyond the visitor center. A hiking shuttle is available daily at 9 am from the visitor center.