Chiricahua National Monument1
Campsite #1 at Bonita Canyon Campground, Chiricahua National Monument, AZ
$25
Campsite #1
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
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Campsite #1 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 24ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 88% |
| 4 star | | 8% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@TorreN49F75992 · Camped on Feb 7, 2026 at Campsite #1
Beuatiful, quiet campground 0.5miles past the Chiricuhua National Monument Visitor Center. Nice trails nearby. A small creek runs through the campground-when there's water. Sites have enough vegetations between them to give privacy. Bathrooms were very clean. Potable water available, but no showers. Lots of other trails through the wilderness of varying difficulty and a pretty scenic drive past the campground. I will stay there again.
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@LeslyAFAA053CF · Camped on Jan 21, 2026 at Campsite #1
Such a lovely campground in the most beautiful setting. Bathrooms are clean. Host was very helpful and friendly. The whole park is wonderful and the hiking was great!
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@KevinB3052996 · Camped on Dec 7, 2025 at Campsite #1
Beautiful campground inside a beautiful, underappreciated gem of a park. Because of the proximity of the camp sites to each other, it's probably better to camp inside a vehicle instead of inside a tent. Your vehicle can help block any unwanted sound (like neighbors' snoring!).
@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.
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@DennisP9096753 · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #1
Had a grand time at the Bonita Canyon Campground! Beautiful spot to bring my Braxton Creek FreeSolo Teardrop Camper. Had two choices on spots (#1 and 11) at the time I made the reservation and was happy I choose #1! Friendly Camp Host (Lee) and the staff at the Visitor Center was also very friendly!
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@SusanQ06188275 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #1
Wonderful campground. Helpful host and staff at the visitor center. Exceptionally clean bathrooms. Great hiking. Hope to get back there again in the future!!
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@KearstenE47F9E · Camped on Feb 25, 2025 at Campsite #1
The campground is very nice and clean and quiet. Saw some deer in the morning, and various other wildlife. Its definitely a drive out there but its beautiful and glad we got to experience it!
@JohnP1604489 · Camped on Dec 16, 2023 at Campsite #1
Really cool place. alot of hiking (We didn't) but... Beautiful place. Heated bathrooms, water available, Bar-b-cue s work great for fire pits. I will say though. Spots are VERY close together. I mean, much closer than any other .gov site. We heard the people next to us snoring kinda close. So there's that. But... Overall worth it. Stay here. We will again .
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@MatthewW543034 · Camped on Oct 9, 2023 at Campsite #1
Site 1 was ideal. Not much room for parking if you're hauling a camper, but as a tenter it's a perfect location. If you're looking for solitude you should probably hit some of the dispersed camping in the NF, though this may have been one of the quietest fully booked campgrounds I've ever stayed at. The wildlife and views are amazing as well. We even had a group of over twenty coati stroll through our site on the second night! This was our second time in this campground and we'll definitely be back.
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@SherryS7952665 · Camped on May 8, 2023 at Campsite #1
Clean. A really nice quiet campground partly because the sites are to small for big RV's so you do not have to deal with the noise from generators. You can sign up for a shuttle at the visitor center the day before you go on a hike. The shuttle will drop you off at different trailheads so you can hike from the trailhead back to the campground.
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@PeggyH6134702 · Camped on Apr 17, 2023 at Campsite #1
It’s a cute little campground that we had been to decades ago. Space 1 has open areas on two sides, which we appreciated. We brought wood for the grill for some of our cooking. It was a short walk to the bathrooms (flush toilets and sink, an improvement since our last visit) which also is the spot where you can meet a shuttle to a trailhead (make reservations at the visitor center). Quiet hours from 8pm to 8 am seemed to begin too early in the evening for our schedule, but we were happy for it in the morning.
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@PeggyH6134702 · Camped on Apr 17, 2023 at Campsite #1
Its a cute little campground that we had been to decades ago. Space 1 has open areas on two sides, which we appreciated. We brought wood for the grill for some of our cooking. It was a short walk to the bathrooms (flush toilets and sink, an improvement since our last visit) which also is the spot where you can meet a shuttle to a trailhead (make reservations at the visitor center). Quiet hours from 8pm to 8 am seemed to begin too early in the evening for our schedule, but we were happy for it in the morning.
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@AidaA9526045 · Camped on Feb 5, 2023 at Campsite #1
Beautiful camping area. Very quiet, very clean. Big storage locker for food and nice picnic table and grill. Bathrooms were clean and heated which was a nice touch on a cold morning.
@MeaganC6362B32 · Camped on Dec 26, 2022 at Campsite #1
Beautiful park! Bird watching is a must! Friendly staff and camp hosts.
@PaulaF4689391 · Camped on Nov 1, 2022 at Campsite #1
Beautiful shady and quiet campground. Wonderful shuttle up to trailheads for several incredible trails back down to the visitor center. Rangers and staff were all welcoming and full of information. Great place and memorable area.
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@MartinR6350446 · Camped on Apr 8, 2022 at Campsite #1
Bonita Canyon is a shady, quiet (no traffic noise), relaxed campground. Campers with larger RVs should double check that their rig will fit their chosen campsite. Good wifi is available inside and outside the visitor center which isn't far away. Be sure to hike at least into Echo Canyon where the trail wanders in and out of rock pinnacles, definitely the best hiking "bang for the buck". If possible, continue on to complete the "Big Loop" as it seems to be popularly called, including the Heart of the Rocks loop. There are many impressive rock features well worth seeing including Big Balanced Rock and Pinnacle Balanced Rock. For those considering crossing the mountains to Portal via Pinery Canyon Road, the gravel road was in excellent condition, easily passable by any vehicle. Great birding in Cave Creek Canyon near Portal!
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@PeterE9756443 · Camped on Apr 6, 2022 at Campsite #1
We were very happy in the camp ground. It is and incredible place! Thank You
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@PaulH7895659 · Camped on Apr 4, 2022 at Campsite #1
Great camp sites. No hookups. Each site is shaded well and comfortably privet. Restroom is centrally located to the 23 camp sites. It is a well kept CCC project facility. Camp ground was full but not crowded. Hiking trails to park visitor center and other park sites lead from the camp ground. Reserve space well in advance of when you wish to stay. Plan to entertained by campers maneuvering larger motor homes and trailers into the dirt pad camp sites. Our 16 van had plenty of room. We would go back. The dark skies at night are really a treat.
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@BruceW24312111 · Camped on Apr 1, 2022 at Campsite #1
Great setting; generous campsites; convenient toilets & water; great camp hosts.
@sandim9A335045 · Camped on Jan 20, 2022 at Campsite #1
Love it here!! We saw tons of deer, coatimundi, its so incredibly quiet. Love the camp host also!
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@SandiM770 · Camped on Jan 20, 2022 at Campsite #1
Love it here!! We saw tons of deer, coatimundi, it’s so incredibly quiet. Love the camp host also!
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@AlanC835 · Camped on Jan 12, 2022 at Campsite #1
Campsite was a little tight. There are rock barriers that limit the positioning of the RV.
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@RobertA369 · Camped on Nov 27, 2021 at Campsite #1
This was by far the quietest place I have camped in a long time. The camp host was very nice and the entire grounds were very clean. Both mornings we saw white tail deer eating under the oak trees. Very awesome site. I will definitely be going back.
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@HazelG811 · Camped on Nov 22, 2021 at Campsite #1
It was a wonderful trip. The campground is well kept, the trails well maintained & the staff is very courteous & helpful. They also have an awesome gift shop.
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