Bonita Canyon Campground, Chiricahua National Monument, AZ - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Bonita Canyon Campground is part of Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona (1 hr 48 min northeast of Sierra Vista, AZ) with an elevation of 5,336 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 22 sites can accommodate RVs between 16 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $3.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
A forest of balance rocks and pinnacles as seen from Massai Point, the end of the scenic drive.Amazing Dark SkiesBeautiful After DarkBirding is a Popular Activity at ChiricahuaBonita Canyon CampgroundChiricahuaDramatic Skies and Views Within a Short Hike From Bonita CanyonGorgeous Sunsets From ChiricahuaHooded OrioleHuge Variety of WildlifeHumbling VistasJust One of The Stunning Features of Chiricahua National MonumentStunning VistasThe campground road crosses Bonita Creek.The Views Will Leave You SpeachlessThe white-nosed coati, a member of the raccoon family, may visit your campsite. Bonita Canyon CampgrView of pinnacles along Echo Canyon Trail.

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@KentR5064869 · Camped on Aug 16, 2025 at Campsite #23
Peaceful camp ground. Beautiful scenic rock formations on well maintained trails and roads. Helpful staff at the visitor station.
@KelseyC5419629 · Camped on Aug 16, 2025 at Campsite #10
Camping in Bonita Canyon was awesome! The camp itself is a small one, but the surrounding nature is just beautiful. We got a campsite near the restrooms, and although the restrooms are being renovated, they still have port-a-potties there to use instead. Our campsite had a grill, a picnic table, and a flat squared off area for where tents are supposed to go. The campsite was clean and comfortable for our overnight stay. When we got to the canyon, we stopped at the visitors center to check-in and to get a map of the hikes in the area. After finding the campsite, we then decided to do the echo loop trail. Wow, what an awesome trail! We then went back to camp for a little breather. After that, we went up to Massai point and watched the sunset. It was so beautiful!It was definitely a fun time and we would absolutely go back!
@DevinH4230360 · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #11
We really enjoyed the campground and our site. The tent pad for the site was in a nice setting and was in good condition. We appreciated the short hike along the trail from the campground to the visitor center, especially as the bathrooms were under construction and many of the water spigots were off.
@MaryD61BA204E7 · Camped on Aug 9, 2025 at Campsite #10
Bonita is a very peaceful and clean place to camp.
@BrittanyR94165 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #10
The campground was beautiful! It was very well maintained. But the reason I didn't rate it the highest, was during our time there, the restrooms were under construction and portable toilets and sinks were what we had to use. I understand that construction needs to happen, and often there is no good time and people will be impacted. But I didn't get notice of this till the day I arrived. Notice would have been really helpful if I got it way more in advance. So this is not a criticism of the amazing campground. I am writing this to those that send out notifications to campers. Thank you, we will be back if we are ever down that way again!
@JohnKaC647E58F · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #8
Great place to stay and view.hike the area. Regular rangers and volunteers were very friendly and helpful.
@bradn2569325 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #21
The site was good. I wish they offered a fire ring for campfires. Everything else was good.
@MaxF90DD2669FC · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #11
The host was very nice. I believe his name was Wayne. Initially, I was disappointed that my campsite was near his generators and this massive humming electrical box thing, some sort of permanent electricity installation making a lot of noise. It kind of spoiled the nature feeling. But he showed me how to reserve a new campsite online that was higher up the hill, tucked away from all the noise. Other than that, the experience was great. Bathrooms, campsite, all was good.
@SeanA7169711 · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #11
Very nice place! Very quiet. The host was very friendly. We'll definitely be back.
@KobiME405F1F69 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #25
The campground itself is fine, the bathroom facity is not so fine. Newer cleaner facities are at the ranch parking lot. I think the campground facity should be closed, demolished and rebullt to modern standards.
@BonnyM07E109D7 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #18
Lovely site with lots of wildlife and close to Bonita Creek trail. We plan to return in cooler weather.
@JoseO9BB65D825 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #4
Beautiful place...a place to enjoy nature. The area cleans..the fabulous visitor center.
@DenisHCC24BB85 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #4
Beautiful campground. The location was great. The toilet is a bit small and there should be a room that can be closed off with a sink.
@AnnL9111173 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #1
The Rangers were so helpful. The camping area is clean as was the restrooms.We had a very quiet and enjoyable stay that was close to the amaving views.
@RandyL2841359 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #22
It's a great campground with bathrooms and water sources. However though the hike to the Heart Of Rocks from the visitor center is way harder now than it was a couple of years ago.
@SheldonC14776B · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #11
Quiet, off the grid camping experience - no big rigs ( 24 trailer length limit), no toy haulers, quads or Razors. Crickets, woodpeckers and blue jays own the soundscape.
@tomn1568100 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #11
Too many dogs!
@LanyC2E75CDCF1 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #13
Very remote location, but we found it worth the trip. Campground is shaded and within walking distance of the visitor's center. Loved the long hikes among the incredible rock formations. We even saw coatimundi!
@PaulW1379819 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #18
A lovely campground very well looked after and the hosts were very active around the campsites.
@GregoryH810400 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #2
Very beautiful. The campground was very nice. Large tree covered sites, clean bathrooms, and great camp hosts. We saw a variety of animals and many of them. It was a great place.
@ChristalKDCF58 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #22
Had a great trip and the rangers at the visitors center were very informative and gave excellent recommendations for trail heads.
@Tommyand6E2966 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #11
The campground is small. Sites are well spaced. Restrooms are clean. The staff we interacted with were all very friendly and helpful. The Memorial is filled with post card perfect scenes.
@DaveR6869053 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #6
Was clean and quiet.
@Williama10DEBB · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #8
Beautiful site!
@MatthewP515566 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #5
Nice and quiet. A little colder that we had expected, so come prepared :-)

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