Douglas Recreation Area sits within Coronado National Forest, managed by the USDA Forest Service just outside Douglas, Arizona. This established campground provides access to national forest lands in the Chiricahua Mountains region near the Mexican border. The facility operates under Forest Service regulations and maintains basic camping infrastructure for visitors exploring southeastern Arizona's high desert terrain.
Campers can use this location as a base for forest recreation activities, with the town of Douglas providing nearby services and supplies. For those planning extended stays in the area, campgrounds around Douglas offer additional options along this stretch of the borderlands.
Description
Dragoons, Chiricahuas, Cochise, names that hark back to the Old West. All are associated with the lands that now make up the Douglas Ranger District. These ranges lie in the southeastern corner of Arizona & southwestern corner of New Mexico.
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Map & DirectionsDouglas Recreation Area is located in Arizona near Douglas
Coordinates
31.37246088 N
109.57861082 W
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 52 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 1 hr 43 min from Tucson, AZ
- 3 hrs 9 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 3 hrs 37 min from El Paso, TX
