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National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Campground is open year round. Up to half of the campsites may close during monsoon season (June-September) due to potential flood risks.
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.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Amphitheater
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
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.
Rates & Fees
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.
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.
Rules & Regulations
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.Regulations Overview
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. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles (where space is available), a maximum of two tents per site. Trailers are included as a vehicle. Park any additional vehicles outside the park boundary. Nothing can be tied to trees. No hammocks, outdoor showers, pet tethers. Site #8 is designed for people with disabilities, but open to anyone for one night if it is the last available site. Arrive after noon (check in). Depart before 11 am (check out time). Sites may not be left unattended for over 24 hours. Unoccupied sites will be reassigned if not occupied by the morning after check in. Use tent pads when setting up tents. Quiet hours: 8 pm to 8 am. Generators allowed: 8-10 am & 4-6 pm. No utility hook-ups. Attempting to connect water, sewer, or electrical outlets is prohibited.Accessibility
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.
Internet 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.
Cell Phone 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.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV 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 Maximum Length
29
Additional Information
The campground is remote. Any supplies are 30-45 minutes away.
Trailer Maximum Length
29
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.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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