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Bonita Canyon Campground

Chiricahua National Monument

Upcoming Availability

7 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Tue, Oct 27

1

site

Wed, Oct 28

1

site

Thu, Oct 29

1

site

Fri, Oct 30

1

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Sat, Oct 31

1

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Sun, Nov 1

1

site

Mon, Nov 2

1

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Tue, Nov 3

None

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Wed, Nov 4

None

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Thu, Nov 5

None

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Fri, Nov 6

None

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Sat, Nov 7

None

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Sun, Nov 8

None

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Mon, Nov 9

None

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Bonita Canyon Campground is located in Chiricahua National Park, Willcox, AZ. IMPORTANT: Maximum vehicle length is 29 ft (9 m) per piece including racks. Set in a pine and oak forest, Bonita Canyon Campground provides an atmosphere of relaxation.

max Stay

14 days

max Concurrent Stay

3 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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 park. 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.

Recreation

Chiricahua National Park offers beautiful views, wildlife watching, and miles of hiking trails.

Nearby Attractions

Visit the Chiricahua National Park 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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

26 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 14

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 12

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 10

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

21 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 05

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 26

Bonita Canyon Campground

GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

24

people

Yes

shade

Site 22

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 19 - Host/Volunteer

Bonita Canyon Campground

MANAGEMENT

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 01

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 03

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 23

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

24 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 20

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 09

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 04

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 11

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 16 - Host/Volunteer

Bonita Canyon Campground

MANAGEMENT

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 18

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 07

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

15 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 15

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

16 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 24

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

26 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 13

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 08

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 21

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 25

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 06

Bonita Canyon Campground

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

29 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

This helpful handout includes a map with sites suitable for trailers and RVs, fire information, and key rules. Reservations not claimed within 24 hours of check‑in (by noon the following day) may be cancelled. The visitor center cannot make exceptions or hold reservations for late arrivals. Please, modify your reservation if you expect to arrive late.
Your truck and trailer together must fit within the length of the driveway. Vehicles may not fit side by side. Each vehicle or trailer cannot exceed 29 feet (8.8 m). Very tall or wide vehicles, or anything with more than 9.5 feet of overhang, may scrape the road or trees when entering or leaving the campground. Check the site notes to make sure the site is level and driveway is long enough for both vehicles.
Arrival time: noon or later. Check out by 11 am. Please note: reservations will be cancelled if site is not occupied within 24 hours.
Quiet hours 8 pm to 8 am. Generators allowed 8-10 am and 4-6 pm.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Bonita Canyon Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Tue, Oct 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Bonita Canyon Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.