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Camping Information

Camping options in Cochise County include developed campgrounds, RV parks and dispersed camping. 

Developed Campgrounds

  • Chiricahua National Monument’s Bonita Campground– Spaces are available within the National Monument on a first come, first serve basis. Tent and RV camping is permitted, though recreational vehicles and trailers longer than 29 feet are not permitted.
     
  • Developed campgrounds in the Coronado National Forest Service Campgrounds
    • Chiricahua Mountains: With a choice of 12 developed campgrounds, the Chiricahua Mountains offer a variety of base camps to explore the great outdoors. Contact the Douglas Ranger District for more information.
    • Dragoon Mountains: Cochise Stronghold Campground is located in the rugged Dragoon Mountains, where Cochise and his men roamed in the 1800's. Contact the Douglas Ranger District for more information.
    • Huachuca Mountains: Three campgrounds are in the Huachuca Mountains, which border Sierra Vista. Contact the Sierra Vista Ranger District for more information.
    • Indian Bread Rocks: You can camp and picnic amid unique rock formations in Indian Bread Rocks, just south of Bowie. The facilities consist of five picnic tables.  Camping is also available in undeveloped sites.
       
  • Kartchner Caverns State Park has a campground with electric hook-up sites. Included are three handicapped designated sites, 12 pull-through sites and 43 other sites of varying sizes. (Visit Kartchner Caverns State Park’s facilities page and scroll down for more information on the park’s camping facilities)

Cabins and Rustic Accommodations

Part of the National Forest Service, these cabins are located in the Dragoon Mountains near Cochise Stronghold. Each can be rented for $150 per night.

Private Campgrounds and RV Parks

RV Parks are located throughout the county. Please contact each community for more information

Other Information

Dispersed camping is permitted on portions of U.S. Forest Service lands. Dispersed camping is NOT permitted in the Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument or Fort Bowie National Historic Site or in Conservation Areas and private lands. Check with each area’s governing body to make sure you are complying with all rules and regulations.

For more information, check with the Coronado National Forest. Cochise County has two ranger districts:

  • Douglas Ranger District, Phone: 520-364-3468
     
  • Sierra Vista Ranger District, Phone: 520-378-0311

Both ranger district offices are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; closed on federal holidays.

Check the Coronado National Forest Service’s current conditions page before your trip and check the FAQ page for other information.