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A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

National Park Service campground

Bonita Canyon Campground

National Park Service campground in Chiricahua National Monument, Cochise County, Arizona. 5,324 feet.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
National Park Service Chiricahua National Monument
Elevation
5,324 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
23 22 standard non-electric, 1 group tent only area non-electric
Longest rig
29 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Cochise County

Overview

Bonita Canyon Campground is located in Chiricahua National Monument, 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 Monument 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.

No parking outside of reserved campsites. Vehicles unable to fit inside the campsite must park outside the park.

View the driveway length, notes, and allowable equipment to confirm whether the campsite is level and long enough for both your trailer and vehicle before booking.

Reservations not claimed within 24 hours of check‑in (by noon the following day) will be cancelled .

Site #8 is special needs accessible . Electric use is permitted for medical equipment only.

No Showers. The restroom has flush toilets and sinks.

Drinking water faucets are located throughout the campground. Hose connections/tank filling prohibited.

All sites have a picnic table, raised grill, food storage box, and tent pad. No ground fires and no wood collection.

Hanging of hammocks or any items from trees or other vegetation is prohibited.

Quiet hours are from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am. Generators allowed: 8-10 am & 4-6 pm.

No horse camping or horse trailers in the monument. Please check Coronado National Forest for options.

Natural Features

Set in a pine and oak forest, Bonita Canyon Campground provides an atmosphere of relaxation. Most campsites have shade. The Bonita Creek is dry most of the year but may run during summer monsoon or winter snows.

Nearby Attractions

Visit the Chiricahua National Monument website to learn about the Visitor Center Museum & Store, scenic drive, hiking and more.

Nearby federal lands include: Fort Bowie National Historic Site , Coronado National Memorial , the Coronado National Forest (including Portal/Cave Creek ).

Explore Cochise County provides information on nearby communities and activities.

The description, directions and fees are the National Park Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • birding
  • camping
  • hiking
  • historic & cultural site
  • photography
  • picnicking
  • scenic drive
  • star gazing
  • visitor center
  • wilderness

The land around Bonita Canyon Campground

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated May 29, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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