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$15 - $30/night
Booking
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Sites
3 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
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Price
$15 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Birders and hikers who can reserve early for an April or May weekend. Site #4 sits at the top of a waterfall, site #2 is creek-side, and the canyon logs over 300 species including multiple hummingbirds and Montezuma quail. Bring all your own water.
No high-clearance or 4WD vehicle means a rough approach road will be a problem. Also: no water on-site, no showers, three sites total, and powdery dirt gets into everything. RVs can't fit here at all.
Reference information about Herb Martyr Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Herb Martyr trailhead, located near Herb Martyr campgound, is one of the popular birdwatching and overall hiking areas in Cave Creek Canyon.</p><p>Though South Fork is known for its trogons, there are plenty of other interesting and rare creatures to encounter here. Over 300 species of birds have been sighted in the Chiricahua Mountains, including the magnificent hummingbird, blue-throated hummingbird and Montezuma quail. Other interesting types of wildlife frequently sighted here include Apache fox squirrels, coatimundis and Coues white-tailed deer. The scenery is quite impressive in this area, too.</p><p>Note: High clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. 4WD also beneficial, if available.</p>
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Spring delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs reach the mid-60s to mid-70s°F with cool nights around 35–45°F. April through May brings peak activity for migratory and breeding birds, including multiple hummingbird species. Summer afternoons bring rain showers. Winter temperatures drop to cold or very cold, often dusting the peaks with snow. Weekends see moderate crowds in spring, so reserve early.
Spring is best: peak migratory/breeding bird activity and ideal temperatures (mid-60s/70s).
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Herb Martyr Campground provides a variety of amenities, though they are limited given its primitive nature. Restrooms are available, but potable water is not provided on-site, requiring campers to bring their own water supply. There are picnic tables at the campsites, and fire rings/barbecue pits are noted to be of high quality. This campground is designed for tent camping only and does not offer amenities such as showers, electricity, or water hookups. It is an ideal setting for those seeking a quiet, primitive camping experience.
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