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Bonita Canyon Campground

23 sites · $25–$50 · Reservations · RVs to 29 ft

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Reservations$25–$50 / night

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23Sites

23Reservable

$25–$50Per night

29 ftRVs

1 group

Reservations

All campsites are on the reservation system, recreation.gov. We recommend making reservations a few weeks in advance and as much as three months in advance during holidays and from January to April. Larger campsites often fill up early so tent campers may find last minute availability more frequently. The park does not offer any walk-in or first come first serve camping. If you arrive without a reservation you may be able to make a reservation using wi-fi at the visitor center. Dispersed camping without a reservation is available on Pinery Canyon Road (Forest Road 42) 6 miles outside the park.

Fees

Standard Drive-In Campsite, No Electric, No Hook-Ups

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 trailer). Hammocks, showers, and tying to trees prohibited. All sites are equipped with stand-up grill, picnic table, shared food lockers, 12 ft tent pad. Read info and regulations before booking.

$25.00

Group Site #26 - Tents Only, No Electric

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 trees prohibited. Site is equipped with multiple stand-up grills, picnic tables, food lockers, and 12 ft tent pads. Read info & regulations before booking.

$50.00

Season & hours

Campground is open year round. Up to half of the campsites may close during monsoon season (June-September) due to potential flood risks.

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · year round
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · year round
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 29 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 29 ft
RV notes	RV/Trailer must be under 29 feet to safely drive through the dip in the road. Many sites cannot accommodate RVs or trailers. If a site allows an RV or trailer but does not list it at the top of the page, the site may have low branches, not be level, or have a challenging layout. The driveway length may help you determine if your vehicle will fit in the site, but even large sites may have limiting factors. Please read the full description carefully before you select a site. Note that larger sites are often reserved farther in advance. The campground is often fully booked during holidays, in October, and from January to April.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Fires are allowed in designated fire-rings/grills only. Gas stoves are allowed. Fire restrictions occasionally restrict all fires in the late spring and early summer.
Wheelchair	The campground and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. There is a creek that divides the campground causing the paved road to dip with a steep grade. The creek is generally dry but can run after precipitation especially during summer monsoon.
ADA	Site 8 is ADA accessible. If the 20 amp power supply is required to accommodate an accessibility need, please arrive before 4 pm and contact the campground host or visitor center if the host is unavailable.
Cell	Cell phones rarely work inside the park. Visitors should not depend on visitor center Wi-Fi for important communications. A 911 only phone is available in the campground.
Internet	Visitor center Wi-Fi stays on overnight. It is often too slow to download maps, videos, or to make phone calls, but can be useful for receiving text messages or adjusting campground reservations.
Also	The campground is remote. Any supplies are 30-45 minutes away.

Getting there

Bonita Canyon Campground is about 3.5 miles past the park entrance on the left (north) side of the road. There is a large "Campground" sign. If you have a trailer or larger RV, drive past the visitor center without stopping. The visitor center parking area cannot accommodate large vehicle turn arounds. Obtain all gas and other supplies in Willcox or Sunizona before proceeding to the park.

Contact

520-824-3560 · chir_info@nps.gov

About Bonita Canyon

Bonita Canyon Campground is a small, historic campground with many trees. It has 23 sites ALL by reservation only. The campground has flush toilets, running water, and picnic tables. No ground fires, hook ups, showers, or dump station. Vehicle length limit is 29 feet (dip in road damages longer vehicle). Read all info and regulations before booking on Recreation.gov Bring everything you need! Food, beverages, ice, charcoal, wood, fuel, and many camping supplies are not available at the park store.

Photos

Tents set up under pine trees with car in parking area — Site 15 is a small site, great for tent campers. · NPS

trees lean over a concrete drive with large dip and rocky cliff behind — One of two dips in the road. If you have a bike rack, hitch, or hope you're under 29 feet you may drag on the road in and out. · NPS

a parking area, tent pad, stand up grill, and picnic table sit under tall trees — Small, unlevel sites with many trees are common in this campground built before the "house on wheels" trend. · NPS

camper van backed into a campsite with trees and mountain in the background — Campers in folding chairs watch the birds and the mountain behind this small camper van. · NPS

a small trailer is backed into a driveway with a bear box in foreground and trees all around — As one of the largest sites in the campground, even site 20 is a challenge to get a truck and trailer into · NPS

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

47°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

68°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

50°F

Mostly Clear

Fri, Nov 13

Day

65°F

Chance Rain Showers

Fri, Nov 13

Night

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Day

59°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Sat, Nov 14

Night

45°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sun, Nov 15

Day

59°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

The campground is at about 5,400 ft of elevation in a shady grove of trees. Expect cold nights and possible precipitation. The park elevation goes from 5,124 feet at the entrance to 7,310 feet on Sugarloaf Mountain. The top of the park can be 5-10 degrees cooler and windier than the visitor center and entrance. The higher elevations generally have more sun exposure. The park is often cooler than cities in Arizona with summer highs in the 80s and 90s. Winter lows are often near or below freezing.

Rules

Maximum RV/motorhome or trailer length is 29 feet, exterior measurements (bumper or tongue to bumper including any additional racks or storage). Longer vehicles will scrape the roadway and may sustain damage. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles (where space is available), a maximum of two tents per site. Trailers are included as a vehicle. Park any additional vehicles outside the park boundary. Nothing can be tied to trees. No hammocks, outdoor showers, pet tethers. Site #8 is designed for people with disabilities, but open to anyone for one night if it is the last available site. Arrive after noon (check in). Depart before 11 am (check out time). Sites may not be left unattended for over 24 hours. Unoccupied sites will be reassigned if not occupied by the morning after check in. Use tent pads when setting up tents. Quiet hours: 8 pm to 8 am. Generators allowed: 8-10 am & 4-6 pm. No utility hook-ups. Attempting to connect water, sewer, or electrical outlets is prohibited.

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.