29.4 mi awayPeloncillo Mountains Wilderness
Wilderness Area · Arizona
Campground
Bonita Canyon Campground
Overview
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.
Location
Getting there
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.
Weather notes
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.
Amenities
- Food Storage Lockers· Yes - year round
- Trash & Recycling· Yes - year round
- Host On-Site· Yes - seasonal
- Toilets· Flush
- Amphitheater· Yes - seasonal
- Potable Water· Yes - year round
Fees
- Standard Drive-In Campsite, No Electric, No Hook-UpsSet 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 ElectricMinimum 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
RV information
- 29 ftMax RV length
- 29 ftMax trailer length
