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NRSO |
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Bonita Canyon Campground is located in Chiricahua National Monument, known as the "Wonderland of Rocks." Visitors love Chiricahua for its stunning rock columns (hoodoos), hiking trails, and birding opportunities. |
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Chiricahua National Monument is 45 minutes south of Willcox and 2 hours southeast of Tucson, AZ. From I-10 east 1. Take exit 336 toward Willcox for 4 miles. 2. Turn right onto Arizona 186 E (E Maley Street) for 31 miles. 3. Turn left onto Arizona 181 E for 4 miles. 4. Veer left onto E Bonita Canyon Road and into Chiricahua National Monument. The campground is 3 miles ahead on your left. From I-10 west 1. Take exit 344 toward Willcox. 2. Continue onto N Haskell Ave for 5 miles. 3. Turn left onto Arizona 186 E (E Maley Street) for 31 miles. 3. Turn left onto Arizona 181 E for 4 miles. 4. Veer left onto E Bonita Canyon Road and into Chiricahua National Monument. The campground is 3 miles ahead on your left. |
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Originally built by the young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps, there are 25 basic sites and one larger group site available at Bonita Canyon Campground. Flush toilets and potable water are provided, and all campers have access to food storage lockers. All sites have a picnic table, grill, tent pad, and the group site has fire pit. Utility hookups are not provided, with the exception of one site reserved for ADA access that has electricity available for medical use. |
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Bonita Canyon Campground |
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72470 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72470&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Maximum RV/motorhome or trailer length in the campground and on the Bonita Canyon Drive past the visitor center is 29 feet, actual measurements. Bears and other wildlife frequent the area, food storage regulations are enforced. Wood Gathering is prohibited in the park. First-come, first-served sites may be available. There is no food, ice, or gas available in the park, closest town is Willcox, AZ. Fires only in designated areas; no ground fires permitted Visit www.nps.gov/chir for more information or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Chiricahua-National-Monument/298826650171586 Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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The park contains a historic district, and offers tours of Faraway Ranch, a restored 1900s guest ranch. The visitor center is open daily and provides interactive exhibits about the cultural and natural history of the park, as well as a park bookstore. For more information about the park, visit www.nps.gov/chir . |
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Set in a pine and oak forest, Bonita Canyon Campground provides an atmosphere of relaxation. Most campsites are well shaded, and have a good view of the creekbed (usually dry) that runs through the campground. |
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Chiricahua National Monument offers over 17 miles of hiking trails; a complimentary shuttle is available to transport hikers to several trailheads each morning. Birders frequent Chiricahua for the diversity of species that reside in or migrate through the area. The park also offers sweeping views of the surrounding valleys and ranges which make for stunning photography opportunities. |