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Bonita Canyon CampgroundBasic Information Bonita Canyon Campground is a small, historic campground with many trees. It has 23 sites ALL by reservation only. The campground has flush toilets, running water, and picnic tables. No ground fires, hook ups, showers, or dump station. Vehicle length limit is 29 feet (dip in road damages longer vehicle).
Read all info and regulations before booking on Recreation.gov Bring everything you need! Food, beverages, ice, charcoal, wood, fuel, and many camping supplies are not available at the park store. TOTAL SITES: 23 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 1 Horse: 0 Other: 1 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fires are allowed in designated fire-rings/grills only. Gas stoves are allowed. Fire restrictions occasionally restrict all fires in the late spring and early summer. Toilet Types
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Weather The campground is at about 5,400 ft of elevation in a shady grove of trees. Expect cold nights and possible precipitation. The park elevation goes from 5,124 feet at the entrance to 7,310 feet on Sugarloaf Mountain. The top of the park can be 5-10 degrees cooler and windier than the visitor center and entrance. The higher elevations generally have more sun exposure. The park is often cooler than cities in Arizona with summer highs in the 80s and 90s. Winter lows are often near or below freezing. Standard Drive-In Campsite, No Electric, No Hook-Ups Set up after noon; depart by 11 am. Reservations not occupied in first 24 hours will be cancelled without refund. Abundant trees and varying driveways (check driveway length in site details; max 29 ft or less). Larger sites may be able to accommodate 8 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles (including trailer). Hammocks, showers, and tying to trees prohibited. All sites are equipped with stand-up grill, picnic table, shared food lockers, 12 ft tent pad. Read info and regulations before booking. $25.00 Group Site #26 - Tents Only, No Electric Minimum 9 people - Maximum 24 people. Set up after noon; depart by 11 am. Reservations not occupied in first 24 hours will be cancelled without refund. Group site can accommodate up to 5 regular vehicles. Car/truck/trailer camping not permitted in the group site. Hammocks, showers, and tying to trees prohibited. Site is equipped with multiple stand-up grills, picnic tables, food lockers, and 12 ft tent pads. Read info & regulations before booking. $50.00 Email Address Send this campground an email Phone number (Voice) 520-824-3560 Directions Bonita Canyon Campground is about 3.5 miles past the park entrance on the left (north) side of the road. There is a large "Campground" sign. If you have a trailer or larger RV, drive past the visitor center without stopping. The visitor center parking area cannot accommodate large vehicle turn arounds. Obtain all gas and other supplies in Willcox or Sunizona before proceeding to the park.Additional Information The campground is remote. Any supplies are 30-45 minutes away. Cell Phone Additional Information Cell phones rarely work inside the park. Visitors should not depend on visitor center Wi-Fi for important communications. A 911 only phone is available in the campground. Internet Additional Information Visitor center Wi-Fi stays on overnight. It is often too slow to download maps, videos, or to make phone calls, but can be useful for receiving text messages or adjusting campground reservations. Regulations Maximum RV/motorhome or trailer length is 29 feet, exterior measurements (bumper or tongue to bumper including any additional racks or storage). Longer vehicles will scrape the roadway and may sustain damage. All campsites are on the reservation system, recreation.gov. We recommend making reservations a few weeks in advance and as much as three months in advance during holidays and from January to April. Larger campsites often fill up early so tent campers may find last minute availability more frequently. The park does not offer any walk-in or first come first serve camping. If you arrive without a reservation you may be able to make a reservation using wi-fi at the visitor center. Dispersed camping without a reservation is available on Pinery Canyon Road (Forest Road 42) 6 miles outside the park.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Site 8 is ADA accessible. If the 20 amp power supply is required to accommodate an accessibility need, please arrive before 4 pm and contact the campground host or visitor center if the host is unavailable. Wheelchair Access - The campground and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. There is a creek that divides the campground causing the paved road to dip with a steep grade. The creek is generally dry but can run after precipitation especially during summer monsoon. RV & Trailer Information - RV/Trailer must be under 29 feet to safely drive through the dip in the road. Many sites cannot accommodate RVs or trailers. If a site allows an RV or trailer but does not list it at the top of the page, the site may have low branches, not be level, or have a challenging layout. The driveway length may help you determine if your vehicle will fit in the site, but even large sites may have limiting factors. Please read the full description carefully before you select a site. Note that larger sites are often reserved farther in advance. The campground is often fully booked during holidays, in October, and from January to April. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 29 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 29 Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. 
Food Storage RegulationsKEEP A CLEAN CAMP! All food, cookware, pet food and bird seed, storage containers and coolers must be kept in storage lockers or a closed vehicle when not in use. Note mice may damage vehicles used for storage. Do not burn waste or leave litter around your camp. Garbage must be properly stored at all times. Use bearproof trash cans. 
Camping in WildernessBears, mountain lions, bobcats, skunks, squirrels, coatis, rodents, and snakes live in and around the campground.You will be safe if you follow a few simple steps:
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Last updated: February 6, 2025