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Best Tent Camping near Huachuca City, AZ

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Tent campsites around Huachuca City, Arizona offer diverse primitive camping options within the Coronado National Forest and surrounding public lands. Miller Canyon Road provides secluded tent sites about 8 miles south of town, while Empire Ranch offers established tent camping with more amenities in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Dispersed camping locations like Harshaw Avenue provide additional primitive tent camping opportunities for those seeking more isolation.

Road conditions present challenges for accessing many tent-only sites, with several reviews noting rough terrain. Miller Canyon Road requires high clearance for the final 0.4 miles, while Lower Juniper Flats Road may be impassable after rain. Most primitive tent campgrounds lack drinking water, requiring campers to pack in sufficient supplies. Fire restrictions vary seasonally, with some areas like Fort Huachuca Remote Camping prohibiting fires year-round. Several dispersed camping areas permit pets, though the Cochise Stronghold area does not allow animals at tent sites. Vault toilets are available only at Empire Ranch among the dispersed options.

Tent campers find abundant natural surroundings with varied terrain from desert to mountain settings. Sites at Miller Canyon provide a good balance of accessibility and seclusion, with one visitor noting "there were a series of small campsites along the road" that offered privacy even with day hikers passing through. Empire Ranch tent sites provide grassland views in a more open setting with "gorgeous grasslands" and "wonderful vistas." Seasonal considerations affect the camping experience significantly, with spring offering wildflowers but potentially muddy conditions. The area attracts wildlife including cattle on open range near some tent campsites. One camper shared that Harshaw Avenue sites feature "lots of dry firewood" but experienced "road noise throughout the night except for Sunday night."

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349 Reviews of 19 Huachuca City Campgrounds

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Cochise Stronghold

    Secluded

    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.

  • Jered K.
    Feb. 25, 2019

    Happy Valley Saddle Campground — Saguaro National Park

    Small & remote camp

    Happy Valley campground's name can be decieving.. its actually at 6,000' of elevation, 4.6 miles up the Miller Creek trail in the Rincon mountains east of Tucson. It lies within the Saguaro National Park so a permit is required ($8 fee). Up to 6 people per permit. There is 3 spots at the camp. Each spot has a fire ring, bear box, and some good size stumps to sit on around the fire. There is a vaulted toilet at the site as well. Water can be scarce in the Rincons so plan accordingly!

    Another 3.4 miles up the trail and you'll be at the summit of Rincon Peak (8,200'ish).

  • R
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Shootout Arena RV Park

    A Gem of a Campground

    This place is perfect for dry camping a short distance from historic Main Street Tombstone. There were no amenities, so be prepared! You cannot beat the price! For car/tent camping there are some private spaces with a little shade and evidence of past campfires. Be sure to stay to the left of the sign to go into the lower camping area. Pay your 10 bucks at the drop box.

  • Lisa S.
    Jan. 15, 2021

    Bog Springs Campground

    A Favorite

    What this campground lacks in amenities, it makes up for in its’ superb environment. Long grass, Mountain mahogany, pinion, oak,sycamore and juniper trees create a habitat for over 100 bird varieties and species. Deer roam around inside the campground perimeter and hiking trails lead directly out to miles of Mountain trails including to the top of 9427’ Mt. Wrightson.

    There are only seven back in or curb side sites, and five walk in tent sites. All have water, picnic tables and fire rings. There is a building with pít toilets.

    This is not a place for big rigs or glampers.

    There is a lodgings nearby where an array of feeders attracts dozens of birds for Public viewing and where there is also a gift shop.

  • Beth G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 16, 2020

    Cochise Stronghold Campground

    Small campground but worth a visit

    My husband, myself and our 2 small dogs live in Tucson, AZ. We recently acquired a roof top tent and we’ve been trying out various campgrounds across the Southwest.

    Dog friendly hiking opportunities from this campground on the Cochise Trail. I recommend arriving during daylight hours. We left after work, and it was harder to navigate the primitive roads back to the campground in the dark. You do have to cross the stream several times to get the the site. When we crossed the water was 3-6” deep and a few crossing are over rocks (not pavement). We had no issues in our F250, but any vehicle with a normal amount of clearance should be fine. We saw several small SUVs/crossovers, small trailers, a dirt bike and a Prius.

    It’s a popular place and we were lucky to get the last site available that night. There are also dispersed camp sites (also popular) along the W Hunt Rd loop.

    The campground has pit toilets (with 2 stalls each). Each site has a picnic table, a nice fire ring and a tall BBQ grill. The sites are close together. No water, so bring your own.

    We will definitely return to the Cochise Stronghold area.

  • Alisa P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Benson KOA

    Nice Spot right off I10

    Loved this KOA. It was clean and quiet. Level ground and every spot had a picnic table. I didn’t see fire rings in every spot but someone down the way from us did have a fire so maybe some sites have them OR these people had their own that they broke out. The laundry looks like it was just re-done. The machines are new and the dryers actually worked! Bathrooms are clean and showers are perfect!
    The sites are level and graveled. They have tons of activities for families. Corn hole, horseshoes, pool table in the game room and a great play ground. They do have a pool and hot tub but it was closed because it too is new to the resort so although it looked ready the sign said they were doing the final touches. My only complaint was we had a back in spot in the back but they called around 4 wanting to know our ETA we said close to 5:30. She told us that they were going to move us to another spot because backing in in the dark can be problematic. We were fine with that and had no problem with the new site which was in front of the KOA building. However they put in street lamps that are blinding at night. I had to find towels to clip up in the window so we could sleep. Not a big deal at all but if you come in late ask or they call to move you ask to be away from the football stadium lights 🤪 I would most definitely stay here again!

  • Shari G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 17, 2019

    Cochise Stronghold Campground

    Gorgeous Hiking & Climbing Opps!

    Various Oaks and Alligator Junipers abound at this cute little National Forest campground tucked in the Dragoon Mountains, another of Arizona’s beautiful “Islands in the Sky.”  Named for the late Apache leader, Chief Cochise, this campground sits at the base of a few absolutely gorgeous hiking trails and rock climbing areas.

    Each site has a good amount of space but oddly a small amount of space for tents and RV’s longer than 24 feet won’t fit in most of the sites.  There is no privacy in between sites, but each site has good tree coverage (almost too much for our solar suitcase on an extension cord). Each site has a huge cement picnic table, fire ring, and grill and there are a couple composting toilets.  There was no drinking water available at the campground (the website says there is water), but there is a creek you can pull water from for filtering, so come prepared.

    Important note:  If there is rain in the forecast, be aware that you may get stuck in this campground for a couple of days, as you have to cross numerous washes on the road to/from the campground. We were there for 3 days before it was safe to pull a small camper across the “death wash” that grew to 6 feet high and 20 feet wide during a 24-hour rain event!

  • Nicole J.
    Dec. 6, 2021

    Happy Valley Saddle Campground — Saguaro National Park

    Amazing campground!

    Exceeded expectations!! A moderate 4.6 mile hike after 16 miles on a dirt road. The hike up is BEAUTIFUL and not overly steep (but watch for snakes). The campground was great. We were the only ones there and used site 3. It was very secluded and had a nice big bear box and a nice fire ring. I would definitely return! It was a bit chilly in December but slept comfortably.

  • Charles R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 5, 2025

    TerraSol in Patagonia, Arizona

    Fantastic intimate site with great amenities

    This small, cozy area is very clean and has several great amenities, and can provide private spots or more open areas for groups. Bike shop to repair bicycles and rent them. It is a 3 min ride on bike into town where anything is happening. There are 2 on-site showers. Fire pit to hang out. A kitchen available to all. The site is frequented by hikers and cyclists that tent camp there. There are no hookups, but it can accommodate 24 ft max trailers. The host Mary was wonderful and assisted us with all of our needs. We stayed there over the weekend of May 4th in a 22ft trailer. Weather was great, and we were close enough to do everything we wanted. Also, shout out to the winery queen of cups definitely one of the best tastings I have ever done.

Guide to Huachuca City

Tent camping near Huachuca City, Arizona, offers a blend of stunning natural beauty and a variety of outdoor activities, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts.

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Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Explore the rugged trails and scenic views at Cochise Stronghold, where you can hike through a historic canyon once used by the Chiricahua Apache leader.
  • Enjoy a peaceful retreat at Camp Site 001 Dispersed Site, where outdoor activities abound, including hiking and wildlife watching.
  • The Madera Canyon Picnic Area is perfect for birdwatching and enjoying nature, with plenty of shade and picnic tables available.

Unique features of local campgrounds

  • Harshaw Ave - Coronado National Forest offers a remote experience with no permits required, allowing for spontaneous camping adventures.
  • The Ft Huachuca Remote Camping site provides a true back-to-nature experience, though it lacks amenities like water and toilets.
  • At Miller Canyon Road, you can enjoy beautiful surroundings while camping, although it's essential to check for permit requirements before setting up.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Huachuca City, AZ is Miller Canyon Road with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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