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.

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4.6 out of 5

5 star		73%
4 star		17%
3 star		5%
2 star		2%
1 star		1%

@JuliaK3472166 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #11

One of the nicest, cleanest campgrounds we've stayed in. It is nestled so perfectly in the surroundings. New bathrooms are great.

@DaleP5415770 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #4

Amazing vistas. Some trails not well marked.

@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #8

Great place and very helpful and friendly host. We will be back!

@AlanG9444471 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #5

Magical place and this location is definitely the best way to see Chiricahuas!!

@KellieF8D2C2E0 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #18

Aggressive volunteer.

@EricM3719593 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #15

not having access to anything other than porta-potties was disappointing

@SueS2549054 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #24

The campground was in a beautiful location. It was clean and the camphosts were very helpful about the park and facilities.

@WadeBC21485E5C · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #20

Camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. The campground is well shaded by natural vegetation so relying on solar power is not a good option. If you are car, van, or tent camping you will find the sites to be very spacious. If in a motorhome or trailer there are only a few sites with driveways long enough to fit. Site 20, in particular, is tight because the entry angle is backwards from what it should be making backing in with a trailer difficult if not impossible. Fortunately the hosts are very accommodating and will arrange for going "wrong way" on the one-way road if necessary to make it possible to enter or exit the spot. The campground is perfectly located for exploring the Chiricahua National Monument. Several trailheads are only a short walk away at the visitor's center. Coati will sometimes enter the campground; they and wild turkeys and deer can often be encountered on the trail between the campground and the Faraway Ranch.

@GregoryL773101 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #22

Beautiful place to visit but so many people this time.

@SharonB9869229 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #12

The wildlife, scenic drive and history all make this a must see destination.

@FinninDC6C8983 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #11

So beautiful

@DianeL8145983 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #24

Campground was clean, quiet and well managedAnd not too large

@JamesF9843907 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #21

no showers but really nice scenery!

@PeterH7075759 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #14

No working bathrooms when we were there. First night the portable toilets had not been serviced. Otherwise, a great location and beautiful park.

@RachelleJ7FCCE · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #13

We LOVE Bonita campground. This was probably our 10th time camping here. Bathrooms were supposed to be up and running by the date of our reservation but the construction dates were extended. No big because there were plenty outhouses available and they were clean. This trip was a little frustrating due to the camp host Pam. We always bring a fire pit because no ground fires are allowed. Our first stay ever at Bonita we were told by the ranger as long as its off the ground contained in a pit you could have fires. For the past 8 years this is how we have had fires when we camped here. we just bought a new fire pit so lit it up once the sun started to set 10 minutes later here comes Pam, the camp host inquiring about the fire pit. Hey no big deal thats her job but then she continues to go on for 10 minutes about how shes a rule follower and we cant use that fire pit because its actually touching the ground and we have to either put it out or put it up on rocks. In no way did we argue, but she continued to go on and on and insisted we would be fined if we did not comply. We agreed that we would let it go out and put it up on rock so we could continue to use it. For the remainder of our stay, she insisted on checking and reviewing everything that we were doing. We walked to the bathrooms together, came back and there was a note about our cooler being out. Yes, this is the rules that coolers should be put away. We understand that and we failed to do so, but it just seemed that she was bored and looking to find things to give her purpose such as write up campers. Mind you, never a word to the campers across from us who had a kid that played his toy recorder nonstop for four hours. Bottom line, the Camp Host should be friendly and approachable. Pam was not. She was the fun police and unfriendly even before our fire pit interactions. Bonita is still a great campground.

@DonaldO6563130 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #18

The rangers were very accommodating. They helped us get our large trailer into the beautiful campsite. Having a troop of Coatis rooting through the camp was a real treat.

@JenniferL39143 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #11

The recreation.gov system needs a serious overhaul. I had nothing but problems with my reservation at this campground from the get-go. The online system for this campground DOES NOT work. If you need to reschedule you need to call and wait an hour on hold for an agent. I lost a huge amount of money on this campground due to multiple weather-related reschedules over the last year. Then, when I was finally about to be able to make it there, my vehicle broke down a little more than 24 hours prior to check-in, but I was unable to reach anyone to delay my arrival or reschedule (there was no cell service while I waited to get back on the road). I requested a refund, or at least a partial one, as I've paid over $65 into this particular reservation with the reschedules and a rate hike that occurred at the beginning of this year. I noticed that EVERY time they still filled my reservation, so no money was lost on their end (this campground is BUSY AF all year round). So, rec.gov or the campground, or whoever all these fees got to got PLENTY of money from me, and I wasn't even offered a partial refund nor a shred of sympathy for my car troubles. This place is maybe just bad luck/bad vibes or something. Between the constant issues even trying to get there and the lack of care/greed of the people handling reservations, I'm ready to just give up and won't ever try to camp here any more. There are plenty of other cool places with rocks and trees and better management. Go ahead and keep robbing people, rec.gov and Bonita campground management... KARMA will get you in the end, you greedy people!!

@HectorGEEFAE94 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #25

The campground location is beautiful. Unfortunately, the campground host was intrusive and rude. The campground host's behaviors spoiled our stay.

@SalS1F7E0AE221 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #13

Appreciate the large number of portable toilets while the restroom is undergoing renovations

@CarolK7612349 · Camped on Sep 10, 2025 at Campsite #24

Bonita Campground is lovely. The spaces are small and enclosed by trees. The campground hots were friendly and helpful. I hope to return.

@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Sep 3, 2025 at Campsite #15

Campground was quiet and we were visited by a family of coatimundis at breakfast. Hiking was spectacular

@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.

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