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Cochise Stronghold

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Deep in a canyon of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise Stronghold sits within Coronado National Forest on land that served as a refuge for Chiricahua Apache leader Cochise. The approach involves several water crossings, and high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. Eleven individual sites and two group sites are shaded by scrub oaks and set against rock formations, each with a picnic table and grill. No water is available on-site, so bring your own. Bear activity has prompted the installation of food storage lockers. The campground has flush toilets but no electricity. Sites are first come, first served with a six-person limit per site.

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Map & DirectionsCochise Stronghold is located in Arizona near Pearce

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31.899228630187295 N
109.96773453401717 W

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1 hr 5 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
1 hr 36 min from Tucson, AZ
3 hrs 30 min from Phoenix, AZ
3 hrs 47 min from Las Cruces, NM

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Joel R.

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Reviewed Mar. 19, 2024

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Cochise stronghold campground is a rugged campground in a deep canyon. The canyon was the refuge for the Chiricahua Apache leader, Cochise. This is a National Forest Service campground. There are Eleven campsites and two group campsites. All are shaded by scrub oaks and surrounded by towering rock formations. The sites have picnic tables and grills. There is no water available so bring your own. No electricity or other facilities. There is a bathroom with flush toilets. There are food storage lockers due to bear activities. It is dog friendly (on leash). This campground is a little hard to get to, with several water crossings. I would not recommend attempting to drive without a high clearance vehicle. Sites are first come first served. Limit 6 people per site. $8 per night.

Month of VisitMarch