Various sites spread along Rucker Lake's shoreline provide direct water access within Coronado National Forest. The US Forest Service maintains toilets, picnic tables, and allows campfires, with firewood available for purchase. Waterfalls cascade nearby, while hiking trails branch out from the camping area.
Fort Rucker sits close by, and additional campgrounds around Coronado National Forest line the access road. The Camp Rucker - Coronado National Forest campground operates just 0.1 miles east. Reservations are accepted for site planning.
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Map & DirectionsRucker Lake is located in Arizona near Portal
Coordinates
31.78000085 N
109.31000028 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 10 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 28 min from Tucson, AZ
- 3 hrs 28 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 3 hrs 56 min from El Paso, TX


