Chiricahua National Monument - Camping

Chiricahua National Monument by National Parks Service

Bonita Canyon

The sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Busiest months are March and April when the campground is typically full every night.

Open

Open All Year

Details

Bonita Canyon Campground has 22 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis for tents and recreational vehicles 29 feet or less. It features restrooms with flush toilets, running water, picnic tables and trash pickup. There are no hookups or showers. Camping is limited to 14 days, and is restricted to the campground. No backcountry camping is available in the Monument. The Group Site is open to reservations, only. Call 520-824-3560 x501. It is limited to a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 24. Tents only for the groupsite - no recreational vehicles or pop-up trailers. There are no food services, vending machines, gasoline, or lodging in the Monument. Be sure you are well-supplied before making the trip. Dogs are permitted. They must be on a leash at all times and not left alone. You may walk them on the lower canyon trails between the campground, visitor center, and entrance station. Dogs are not permitted on the wilderness area trails among the rock formations.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Rose Canyon Campground

Mileage:84 mi

Description: Warnings: 1 night minimum stay on weekends and/or holidays.
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Showers Point Group Site Campground

Mileage:86 mi

Description: Day use group shelters and sites are available at Rose Canyon Campground.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"