Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Chiricahua National Monument only has 26 campsites so reservations are strongly recommended.
- Reservations can be made up to six months ahead of time online.
- Park campsites are best suited for tents, small RVs, and trailers. Vehicle length is limited to 29 feet.
When to Go
Chiricahua National Monument and the Bonita Canyon Campground are open year-round. Spring and fall are the best seasons for camping, hiking, and sightseeing. Summers are hot, but thanks to the park’s high elevation, it’s notably cooler than in the nearby desert cities of Tucson and Phoenix. Monsoon rains and thunderstorms are common in July, August, and September. Flash flooding may occasionally close park roads and campsites. Winters are cool but pleasant with daytime temperatures often reaching 50° to 60°F.
Know Before You Go
- Chiricahua National Monument is free to visit with no entrance fee required.
- Campground restrooms have flush toilets and sinks but no hot water or showers. Drinking water is available.
- No water, electricity, or sewer hookups are available at Bonita Canyon Campground. The nearest dump station is in Wilcox, Arizona.
- Cellular service is extremely limited in the park, but free public wifi is available at the visitor center.
- Vehicles over 24 feet in length are not allowed on the park’s scenic drive. Also, make sure you arrive with a full tank of gas—the closest gas station is located in Sunizona, 25 miles southwest of the park visitor center.
Chiricahua National Monument
An offbeat wonderland of hoodoos and balanced rocks in a seldom-visited corner of Arizona.
Set in the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, Chiricahua National Monument encompasses a large swath of volcanic rocks carved into an array of pinnacles and spires. Nearly 400 species of birds call the mountains home, making it a hot spot for birdwatching. The 4-mile Echo Canyon Loop hike is a must-do, winding its way through some of the park’s most amazing formations, including a series of cave-like passages called the “Grottoes” and a narrow slot canyon called “Wall Street.” Visit as a day trip from Tucson, try a Hipcamp nearby, or stay overnight in the park’s only campground, Bonita Canyon Campground.
Set in the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, Chiricahua National Monument encompasses a large swath of volcanic rocks carved into an array of pinnacles and spires. Nearly 400 species of birds call the mountains home, making it a hot spot for birdwatching. The 4-mile Echo Canyon Loop hike is a must-do, winding its way through some of the park’s most amazing formations, including a series of cave-like passages called the “Grottoes” and a narrow slot canyon called “Wall Street.” Visit as a day trip from Tucson, try a Hipcamp nearby, or stay overnight in the park’s only campground, Bonita Canyon Campground.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Chiricahua National Monument
Rest those weary legs at Bonita Canyon Campground after your next adventure at Chiricahua National Monument. This “Wonderland of Rocks” will keep you happy as you explore 17 miles of day-use hiking trails, or at least get your dogs barking! But no fear, Bonita Canyon Campground has excellent access to a paved 8 mile trail for all of your four-whee Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Chiricahua National Monument only has 26 campsites so reservations are strongly recommended.
- Reservations can be made up to six months ahead of time online.
- Park campsites are best suited for tents, small RVs, and trailers. Vehicle length is limited to 29 feet.
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When to Go
Chiricahua National Monument and the Bonita Canyon Campground are open year-round. Spring and fall are the best seasons for camping, hiking, and sightseeing. Summers are hot, but thanks to the park’s high elevation, it’s notably cooler than in the nearby desert cities of Tucson and Phoenix. Monsoon rains and thunderstorms are common in July, August, and September. Flash flooding may occasionally close park roads and campsites. Winters are cool but pleasant with daytime temperatures often reaching 50° to 60°F.
Know Before You Go
Public campgrounds (book externally) —