Forest Service roads lead to this small campground in the Chiricahua Mountains, where RVs are limited to 16 feet due to tight maneuvering space. Cypress Park sits near a creek within forested terrain, offering basic amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and trash service. The campground operates from mid-March through mid-October, with campers noting that road conditions can deteriorate during rain and snow periods, requiring vehicles with adequate ground clearance. Multiple hiking trails begin up the road from the campsites, and historic Fort Rucker lies nearby for those interested in Cochise County's past. The setting works well for tent campers and smaller RVs seeking a forested base camp for hiking.
Description
Campsites here are spread among a stand of exceptionally large Arizona cypress trees. These old water loving conifers lend a unique character to this mountain camp nestled along the banks of Rucker Creek. Since campsites are arranged among the trees, trailer size is limited to sixteen feet. Some sites are quite spacious with ample room to pitch a big tent. Cypress Park Campground is on the Rucker Canyonspur of the Rucker/Tex Canyon scenic drive, so it's a good place to spend the night if you’re taking your time touring the mountains. A short distance up the road beyond the campground, you will find the old Rucker Lake bed and numerous hiking trail heads. Note: Black bears in area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCypress Park Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
From Douglas, take Leslie Canyon Road north to Rucker Canyon. Stay on the main road, which will become Forest Road 74. From Tucson, take I-10 east 72 miles to US 191. Turn right (south) and drive 37 miles to the turnoff to Rucker Lake. Turn left (east) and drive 17 miles to the Forest boundary. Continue on FR 74 to FR 74E. Turn left (north) on FR 74E and follow the signs to Rucker Lake. Cypress Park Campground is about 5 miles up this road.
Coordinates
31.77400008 N
109.313 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 9 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 27 min from Tucson, AZ
- 3 hrs 27 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 3 hrs 55 min from El Paso, TX
