Chiricahua Mountains, near Willcox, Arizona, is a fantastic campground that offers a blend of natural beauty and essential amenities for a memorable outdoor experience. With sites that feature picnic tables and fire rings, it’s perfect for gathering around the fire and soaking in the stunning night skies.

This campground is known for its clean facilities, including flush toilets and drinking water, which campers appreciate after a day of hiking. One visitor mentioned, “Sites were a little close together, but flush toilets and beautiful night skies!” The surrounding area boasts numerous well-maintained trails, making it a hiker's paradise. As another camper put it, “There are hundreds of beautiful, well-maintained trails throughout the mountain range.”

For those who enjoy wildlife, the Chiricahua Mountains offer a chance to spot various animals while hiking. The sound of a mountain stream nearby adds to the serene atmosphere, making it a great place to unwind. Just remember to leave the site cleaner than you found it, as one reviewer wisely advised.

If you're looking for a place to escape the heat, the trees provide ample shade during warmer months, and the campground's location allows for easy access to the stunning landscapes of the Chiricahua National Monument. Whether you’re camping in a tent, RV, or cabin, this spot has something for everyone to enjoy.

Chiricahua Mountains

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Portal. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Arizona camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Arizona camping adventure.

Portal

The Best Camping Near Portal, Arizona

Chiricahua Mountains. The eastern route to Chiricahua National Monument is dicey in areas. Check with rangers before traversing this route.

Gorgeous and well maintained 

Nice large sites for big groups. Sites are a spread out, decent bathrooms.

Nice sites, quiet.

Small campground best suited for tents or small trailers. Ours is 24 and we just fit. Toilets and great tasting water are the amenities. The hiking and views were amazing as you walked thru the hoodos.

A must for hikers

Some of the campgrounds located in the middle island have less privacy but there are still some trees and shrubs to separate them. Sites on the outside are large and very private. There are a ton of trees in the campground which I'm sure are great for shade in the warmer months. We would have loved to see more of the stars but the trees obviously block the views so I would recommend walking out to the road to stargaze at night. The bathrooms, while dated, were clean and functional. We were apprehensive about needing to make a fire in the BBQ grill but it was actually quite nice and kept our hands warm while playing cards. Everything in the National Monuments is very accessible from the campground.

Great campground

If you take Turkey Creek Rd to Sycamore campground, you'll sleep with the beautiful sound of a mountain stream behind you. They have restrooms that are sanitized and many bear proof trash cans that are emptied regularly. There's a good chance to see wildlife if you hike one of the various trails around the area. Highly recommend this sight! Just remember to leave it cleaner than you left it! Snows during winter often. Not as good for hiking and backpacking but makes for a fun snow day!

Beautiful River flowing past Sycamore campground

As long as you go when it's not snowing! There's hundreds of beautiful, well maintained and overgrown trails throughout the mountain range. Tons of wildlife and big trees. It's a forest wonderland compared to the surrounding Arizona desert. 

Beautiful for Hiking and backpacking

The river gets lower until the snow melts. Makes for a fun snow day and great backpacking.

Snows and Hails during winter months

Sites were a little close together, but flush toilets and beautiful night skies! Beautiful, easy trail right off the campsite when you are ready for something a bit less demanding.  Bear boxes at every site. I'll be back!

Photos of Chiricahua Mountains

Real photos from real campers