Chiricahua National Monument12
Campsite #12 at Bonita Canyon Campground, Chiricahua National Monument, AZ
$25
Campsite #12
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 35 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | fair |
7/14
7/18
Campsite #12 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 35ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 76% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@LindaD1471143 · Camped on Apr 28, 2025 at Campsite #12
Lovely clean campground supported by knowledgeable, friendly professionals and volunteers. It is a pleasure to discover a camping space, which caters to the needs of tent campers and small camping rigs. I enjoyed the emphasis on quietude and dark skies.
@BradK3904986 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #12
Quiet and convenient.
@DominicCF89A43 · Camped on Mar 22, 2025 at Campsite #12
Gorgeous campground in the trees providing plenty of shade. We saw coati ambling through the campsite next to us. One of the better NPS campgrounds we've been to.
@KristenP1F9FD5 · Camped on Mar 10, 2025 at Campsite #12
Lovely campground and park. Everyone was very respectful and quiet. Hosts checked in and made sure we had what we needed.
@DavidF8210922 · Camped on Feb 15, 2025 at Campsite #12
Hiking was fantastic. Views are beautiful!!!
@MichaelO624286 · Camped on Feb 6, 2025 at Campsite #12
beautiful place to visit
@SusanM8574216 · Camped on Feb 2, 2025 at Campsite #12
Very small campground, so writing a positive review is like giving away the location of your favorite fishing hole. Has become a regular stop on our trips to AZ.
@YukieR325962CD · Camped on Jan 19, 2025 at Campsite #12
A beautiful campground, quiet and peaceful with views of rhyolite. Site 12 is next to site 11 but is somewhat secluded and had some open sky - great for stargazing. Everyone is respectful and quiet.
@LaurenB3809936 · Camped on Dec 27, 2024 at Campsite #12
Bonita Canyon Campground was delightful! Beautiful views, lots of shade, and wonderfully quiet.
@CarrieA8604252 · Camped on Nov 24, 2024 at Campsite #12
The hiking was great! The campground excellent. Who would have thought there was this beautiful place in the middle of nowhere.
@RadieH6B2B6344 · Camped on Nov 14, 2024 at Campsite #12
We booked our campsite at last minute. Arrived after dark but easily found our site. Woke up to a beautiful campground. The ranger attending to the campground was outstanding! He was super friendly and very informative. We enjoyed hiking the Echo Canyon loop and the beautiful views at the top. Highly recommend visiting this National Monument treasure!
@MarkT6244236 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #12
Wonderful campground! Bathrooms were very clean!
@KyleG6724629 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #12
This site was well kept and the views are beautiful!
@JohnL4419148 · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #12
I adore this campground and have been here before. Our experience would have been perfect - except we were damped close to the camp host, a man who spent hours yakking in a loud voice - dropping f-bombs every fee sentences.
@MiriamB4A8F1B8 · Camped on Feb 29, 2024 at Campsite #12
Beautiful park and campground. The sites are well spaced and have lots of privacy. We stayed in number 12 which was right next to the amphitheater and had a beautiful view of the rocks. It was not level so needed to use the blocks on our van, but not a problem. Bathroom was a short walk.
@RuthM6239EF8AE · Camped on Jan 22, 2024 at Campsite #12
We could not get into the campground to our site. There is a deep paved arroyo just past the third campsite with a dip at such an angle on both sides, that we would have ruined everything underneath our 24' RV pulling through it,. We have tanks and a macerator that would not have cleared. So we couldn't use the site and it cost more to cancel than just leave the site empty. Too bad. It's a beautiful campground.
@Catherine93509 · Camped on Dec 18, 2023 at Campsite #12
We were quite happy with this campground. It's very quiet and well maintained and the campsites, while close together, are wooded and so don't feel too on top of each other. It probably helped that when we were there the campground was only about half filled. The bathrooms were very clean and heated which was an unexpected, positive surprise. We wish all campgrounds we stay at could be this nice.
@TomJ6621357560 · Camped on Nov 8, 2023 at Campsite #12
This campground is great but it's not a secret. Full on a weeknight mid November so make a reservation.
@WillND69CF1A42 · Camped on Sep 24, 2023 at Campsite #12
Wonderful spot with great amenities, would love to go back!
@MichelleW64922 · Camped on May 18, 2023 at Campsite #12
Don't bring your dog. Upper hikes (which is want you want to do) they are not allowed. The campsite is full of wildlife. We had deer, turkeys and so many different birds! Great place to stay.
@NolaT868 · Camped on Dec 1, 2021 at Campsite #12
Campground is very clean and well cared for, also very quiet (only 1 camper using a generator during approved times). The monument has to be seen in person, pictures cannot do it Justice, will definitely visit again
@GERHARDB947 · Camped on Nov 28, 2021 at Campsite #12
Clean, beautiful, decently spaced sites.
Bathrooms were great, water easy to get.
Staff was lovely: friendly and encouraging of getting out there to see the wonders of the park.
I HATE that folks can crank up a generator between 5 and 8, the hours when a camper should enjoy a quiet meal and a quiet evening.
If folks need electricity that badly, the generator hours should be 10 to 2. Let them sacrifice their day to gathering electrons while the rest of can enjoy the park and them come back to peace and quiet.
I'd go to Washington DC to lobby for better generator hours. It's camping, for god's sake, not taking as much of your home with you as possible.
Bathrooms were great, water easy to get.
Staff was lovely: friendly and encouraging of getting out there to see the wonders of the park.
I HATE that folks can crank up a generator between 5 and 8, the hours when a camper should enjoy a quiet meal and a quiet evening.
If folks need electricity that badly, the generator hours should be 10 to 2. Let them sacrifice their day to gathering electrons while the rest of can enjoy the park and them come back to peace and quiet.
I'd go to Washington DC to lobby for better generator hours. It's camping, for god's sake, not taking as much of your home with you as possible.
@JerriL673 · Camped on Oct 13, 2021 at Campsite #12
The campground was beautiful. The facilities were really clean and well maintained and the campground attendant was very nice and informative. We had a choice to either camp or stay in the lovely lodge and this time we decided to tent camp. We made the right choice.
@CarlW165 · Camped on Sep 26, 2021 at Campsite #12
nice campsite, good experience and coatimundi's to boot!
@FelixS926 · Camped on Sep 14, 2021 at Campsite #12
Quick visit from pleasant camp host. Not many campers. Great location. Beautiful.
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