The sound of a mountain creek defines the experience at Sycamore Campground, where forested sites sit alongside flowing water in the Chiricahua Mountains. This Forest Service campground accommodates RVs up to 16 feet and provides basic amenities including pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear boxes. Access requires navigating a rocky dirt road that campers describe as primitive, with one reviewer noting the approach involves "almost 30 minutes of primitive bumpy road" when coming from Apache Pass.
Creek access draws most visitors to this small campground, though water levels vary seasonally. During spring months, Caitlyn B. found the water "babbling," while summer visitors may encounter only stagnant pools. The forested setting provides shade and attracts wildlife including deer and turkeys, which appear regularly throughout the day. Cell service does not reach the campground, contributing to the quiet atmosphere.
Sites fill quickly on weekends despite the challenging access road. Dispersed camping options exist along the approach road for those seeking additional privacy. The campground serves as a trailhead for waterfall hikes and connects to other camping areas including West Turkey Creek Dispersed and Rustler Park Campground. For more options in the region, campers can explore campgrounds around Coronado National Forest. The $15 nightly fee reflects the basic amenities and remote forest location.
Description
Located on the west side of the Chiricahuas, Sycamore Campground straddles the banks of West Turkey Creek, a small perennial stream that cascades into the campground down a series of small waterfalls and through a rocky cleft decorated with wildflowers. These sycamore- and oak-shaded sites are located near the end of Turkey Creek Road in an area that serves as a jumping off place into the Chiricahua Wilderness. A number of trails start in the vicinity of the campground and climb to destinations and connecting trails high in the mountains. If you’re a hiker or an equestrian, you’ll find this an excellent base of operations with enough nearby trail miles to keep you busy for quite a while. Note: Black bears in area.
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Location
Public CampgroundSycamore Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
From Douglas, take US 80 two miles west to US 191. Go north on US 19 13.5 miles to Sunizona. Take AZ 181 east approximately 14 miles to where it makes a sharp left turn. Continue east on Forest Road 41. Follow FR 41 approximately 9 miles east to the campground.
Coordinates
31.85990042 N
109.3335 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 41 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 1 hr 52 min from Tucson, AZ
- 3 hrs 44 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 4 hrs 27 min from El Paso, TX
