Bonita Canyon Campground Review | CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT

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Bonita Canyon Campground Review | CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT

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Throughout the years I've lived in Phoenix, Arizona, I've only been on day trips to Chiricahua National Monument. This has never left ample time to explore the park. I finally decided to do something about that. Camping overnight at Bonita Canyon Campground finally provided me with the opportunity to fully experience the park.
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Today we traveled to camp at a different National Park - Chiricahua National Monument - in the southeast portion of Arizona. We camped at Bonita Canyon Campground where we tour the campground, explore the Visitor Center, and show you what it is like camping in this remote but stunning area of Arizona.
Bonita Canyon Campground is located within Chiricahua National Monument. The campground offers 25 sites as well as one group site. Due to the remoteness of the campgrounds, ground fires are not permitted, however, standing grills are included on every site for cooking purposes.
The open season at Bonita Canyon Campground runs from early October to early July, closing for summer months during monsoon season when flooding is potential.
There are some tricky areas to navigate within the campgrounds and as such RVs, motorhomes, and trailers are limited to a length of 29 feet.
The campground has no nearby general store and the nearest town of Willcox, AZ is approximately 37 miles away so it is best to be prepared and bring supplies on your way in.
Bonita Canyon Campground is located in bear and mountain lion country. Food, utensils, cooking appliances, pet items, coolers, and scented items must be stored when not in use. If campers arrive in a closed hard-sided vehicle, that may be used to store items or campers should use the National Park Service storage containers which are provided at every site.
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@serhammalot01 10 ай бұрын

This helped a lot for a trip I'm planning. Thanks for the video!

@CactusAtlas 10 ай бұрын

Happy to have helped out! Have a great trip! 😄

@MrWyck 9 ай бұрын

Just wanted to thank you- the wife and I watch your videos to see what the best campsites are. We got site 24 based on your video and loved it! Thank you so much!

@CactusAtlas 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! We've got plenty more campground videos in the works! 😄

@stowcreek1999 4 ай бұрын

This was helpful thank you!

@CactusAtlas 4 ай бұрын

So glad! Thanks to you as well. 😊

@glennbeattie6172 5 ай бұрын

I Camped site 5 and got usable Verizon on my Hotspot with an antenna.

@mitzioden4926 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful place to camp! Ive been to the Grand Canyon, but not the North Rim. I'd love to see it.

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

Oh, you should definitely check out the North Rim if opportunity presents itself. We both think highly of it and it is almost like an entirely different experience. We have a few videos on the campground and overlooks on that side too. 👍

@pennysaufley8974 27 күн бұрын

My husband and I tow a 40 ft fifth wheel, so yes! More info on rv’s would be appreciated!

@CactusAtlas 27 күн бұрын

We'll try what we can. Not having one ourselves we can't offer first hand info, but we'll always try to keep in mind what info is offered by the park as well as what we notice. 👍

@tpseeker3367 2 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend Renting something like a Scamp for a learning curve if you're thinking about an rv.

@sdraper2011 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, very good review.

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the feedback!

@gstiles7 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that is really out in the middle of nowhere. Sounds like you got a great idea for your halloween costume...rabid skunk!

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it sure is way out there! Cool place though. I prefer rabid coatimundi though.

@mitzioden4926 Жыл бұрын

This is a pretty campground. Hope you enjoyed your stay!

@MaryOKC 5 ай бұрын

We had a pet skunk and never got rabies. We had squirrels and never got rabies. ..I think they tell you this so you will just leave the little ones alone…I am at site 12 .. I’ve also boondocked 5 nights up the canyon along Piney creek.

@CactusAtlas 5 ай бұрын

Okay, I have to ask... pet skunk? I've heard of that, but what kind of pet do they make?

@perutunis 2 жыл бұрын

Just booked a campsite for next year at Bonita and your video helped us decide on a site! Thank you 😁

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to help! Have a great camping trip. 😄

@nkd9560 10 ай бұрын

helpful.. im going to try for 15 or 24

@CactusAtlas 10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Hope you have a great time! 😊

@3Kitais 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for focusing on campsite distances, like you, I’m there to hear and experience nature at its finest not others activities but of course, to each their own . I’ve never camped at Bonita Canyon before but will consider since my RV is only 21 feet in length. And since bears have such a great sense of smell, love peanut butter / honey (and so do I) I think I would still use the food lockers as a precaution rather than risk anything tearing in to the RV. Excellent point on the firewood too. Again great video, looking forward to the next one.

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, definitely try to get out there some time if you can! Well worth it. If you prefer seclusion, and want a National Park quality experience, Chiricahua/Bonita is the way to go!

@ScubaSteveCanada Жыл бұрын

There are signs a bear is in the area. Scat, paw prints, uprooted logs, scratch marks on trees and look up in the trees (first place scared cubs go). I've seen sooo many bears (some too close for comfort) but have yet to see a mountain lion or even a sign of a mountain lion. Get bear spray if you are concerned (works on mountain lions too).

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

Yup! We have some bear spray. 👍

@MrWyck 9 ай бұрын

I carry sumthin a bit…louder, to deal with things like that. But bears don’t want anything to do with people, bear attacks are incredibly rare - I don’t expect to ever have to worry much about it

@oliviahensley 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on your review!

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Happy we can help in any way. 😄

@cathyohlhausen6796 2 жыл бұрын

I was just there yesterday beautiful rocks . I’m going back to camp in may . It was very dry I’m worried for fire hopefully it will rain . Thanks for information

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of Arizona is hoping for rain. 😅 Hopefully your visit will be fire free and enjoyable. 😄

@tinabeane 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and subbed. I've heard of this place before but wow looks amazing. Thanks for showing what some of those campsites look like, that is helpful for a tent camper like me. Looking forward to watching your other videos. I might try to stop here on my way back from Big Bend TX in Feb.

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Always great to hear that the videos are helpful! Chiricahua is a special place, and the campground there is one of my all time favorites. We are looking forward to visiting many more campgrounds in the future!

@cathymaxcy3391 Жыл бұрын

First a correction, monsoon season is late June through early October. Lions, tigers and bears, Oh My..... How about rattle snakes? I live in Sierra Vista and the last time I was there with my parents there was a 2-foot green Mojave rattle snake snuggled up against the stairs to the visitor center. Everybody was freeking out. Finally, a Ranger came along and encouraged the snake to move. It was great entertainment. I didn't believe there was such a thing as a green rattlesnake, but, there it was.

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Our news usually marks monsoon season as mid June through late Sept. Then again this year, we might have to change it as Phoenix has seen NOTHING. 🥵 Green rattlesnake? Oh my indeed. We finally came across our first after all this time not too long ago this year. Wasn't green though! 😅

@cathymaxcy3391 Жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas But you said "early October through late June". So, you got the months switched.

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

Ah. Well, we are only human after all. Sometimes things don't always come out how we mean it. 🤷‍♀️

@cathymaxcy3391 Жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas Of course, I understand. I didn't mean to criticize. I hope it didn't offend you. Sometimes I can be blunt. Love your show and hope to get back to the red rock country soon.

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

No offense taken! It's all good. 😊

@testchannel8020 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video bro :) i am addicted to your videos, for the first time you seemed scared lol cougars and black bears hummm

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying! Yeah, I was a little afraid at first but got over it pretty quickly. LOL

@kreggossmer2029 Жыл бұрын

😎👀🦌👍

@yvonnehernandez4559 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend going in the months of January-March?

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

We haven't stayed there in those month so we don't have any first hand knowledge. Google, however, shows: January Ave. High/Low: 54° / 28° February Ave. High/Low: 57° / 29° March Ave. High/Low: 63° / 32°

@bkbland1626 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen bears tear car doors right off.

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

😳 They're supposed to be strong but man... quite something to see that!

@bkbland1626 3 жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas There is a stack of them in Yosemite and I lived there for several years. Bears were cheap entertainment.

@davidtownsend5436 2 жыл бұрын

What's the music that begins at 6:23?

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that video was edited so long ago that we don't have that info anymore. It would be something on KZfaq's music library though. Sorry about that