Fee free park!…read more Beautiful scenic drive, reminiscent of Bryce Canyon and the red hoodoos they have there. I'm insane and did the Big Loop (~13.5 miles, ~4.5hrs). Also camped at Bonita Campground. When I visited, they have a shuttle on Saturdays and Sundays (~9am departure) to so you can do a point to point (one way) decline hike back to your car. Rangers very friendly!

I've been here twice and each time I have visited, it is mesmerizing and I don't want to leave!…read more This place is famous for their hoodoos and amazing rock formations that will leave you speechless and in awe! And while this place is a national monument, one thing our government could do instead of all the other nonsense going on is to upgrade this place to a national park. We stopped in here after spending time at Kartchner Caverns and today the scenic drive beyond the campground was closed because of the rain and snow that came down steadily last night. And because of this and due to the amount of time we had, we did a shorter walk along the Silver Spur Meadow. This trail is very easy, well shaded and what a beautiful place to view birds! I think may have seen 15 or more species in just the short walk we did here today. I was also here about 2 years ago and did the Echo Canyon Trail to the Grotto and that was such a lovely easy hike with all sorts of cool rock formations and I enjoyed climbing around. Id like to come back and do a more strenuous hike and when I get a chance, will come back and do the Heart of the Rocks trail! Visitor center is very cool with a really nice gift shop, museum, bathrooms and very informative rangers. Parking lot can be a bit tight but more parking available down the road. I was able to get a fun stuffed sandhill crane! I could spend a lot more time here and just love this place! Great place to get a dose of nature and love how the air feels at close to 5500 feet!

I hike the Cochise Trail ever few years. There's a lot to see here: rock formations, vistas,…read morebirds, insects and rattlesnakes, and is a challenging hike of ten miles. I usually start this from the west side, driving through Tombstone and taking Middlemarch road north of town for nine miles before turning north on a forest road. This road is a dirt road that gets very rutted the last two miles as it follows a dry wash. This wash fills into a creek during active monsoon season, so a high-clearance vehicle is necessary. Unlike the east side, parking and dry camping on the west side is free. The trail climbs immediately for 1.75 miles before hitting the western Stronghold and from here it's a gradual descent to the eastern trailhead and campground. The only source of water is at Halfmoon tank, a cattle pond about halfway up or down the trail, depending on which direction you start this hike. Lots of butterflies were in the area in September. During active monsoon season, the creek will run and the waterfall on the western side is a sight to behold. My hiking party rests here near the restrooms before returning the way we came. There was no water in the campground last month when I last did this hike. Dogs are allowed The only negative thing about this hike is its remoteness and accessibility. From Sierra Vista it's a two-hour drive each way. Add another five miles for the hike and it's a day-long adventure.

Well we came yesterday to get out of town and visit the dragoon hills…read more This campground is officially closed to all but hikers. They say mountain bikes are permitted but we are riders and I think the trails are too narrow. And slots where you can t pedal. I say hike. So no parking, bathrooms or camping or potable water. But you can park outside the gates. A few did, like us. Since we are new to the site, we only went to the water tank. Lots of shade along the way. Caves. Huge Rock formations. Hawks circling above hunting. Butterflies, BlueJays. Lots to see. I m going to go back while the weather is still cool. It is normally Officially Closed July to September due to extreme temps. Great to use your imagination about where the Apache's would have hidden in wait to protect the Stronghold.

By Far the Best RV park in Tombstone, AZ!! They have great…read morelarge pens for equines and RV spots right across from the pens. The owners Rick & Janice, are awesome! Nice heated pool, laundry room, rec hall. This RV Park is fantastic!

After the Wells Fargo Park this place was a god-sent oasis. The owners, Rick & Janice, not only…read morework their park themselves, but live on it, and it is no small park. Rec. room, heated swimming pool, multiple dog runs and Playground for the kids. Excellent hook-up sites where everything works. It's not just some RV park but a community that Rick & Janice care, and they make you feel one of the community from moment one. Anyone who has an opportunity to stay here and does not is missing out. Way to go Rick & Janice, you should be proud.

Clean beautiful safe campsite right in an extraordinary park! Good size camp spots with a…read moredesignated tent spot and enough trees for shade. Only bummer and things to keep in mind was that there isn't a fire pit (besides using the Bqq which ended up working out) and no showers.

Not crowded road was decent cost only 3 dollars...hot tub was great...picnic tables with…read moreshade...pit toilets available...will go again.

Wow! What a gem in the desert. It's rustic and out there. For $3, cash in an envelope...(a steal…read morefor the whole family). You can stay all day. Two kids & two adults, we stayed at the tubs for 4 hours. Some times we were alone and some times we shared the tub with several people. The bathrooms are clean and basic. There are some benches and tables surrounding the pools. Word is 2025, they will be re-doing the pools and adding more. I think this little adventure was well worth it and a neat experience.

Great boon-dock camping experience. Quiet and right in town making it easy to get around and also…read moreback to the camper for a brief rest.

This is the best deal in town! If you have your own water and power and don't need hookups you…read morecan't beat $10 for a camping spot. It's easy walking distance to all of the attractions. We will stay here again if in the area.

Super cool place to visit seasonally- especially if you are a birder. Highly recommend coming here…read morein the early winter to witness the magnificent Sandhills cranes on their migration path... apparently some end up in Siberia (how cool is that!!). Websites say to come early morning and in the late evening... however two years in a row I have witnessed the cranes return around 11-1pm to their roosting site and witnessing the hundreds of cranes descent is a marvel. Apart from the Sandhills cranes (in season)- the terrain in the area also allow the opportunity to capture sightings of other wildlife, waterfowl, birds and plants. Wear appropriate shoes if visiting after a rain. The last 2.5 mile drive to the location is on gravel/ some washboard road. Here is the extra extra bonus apart from witnessing beautiful nature... it's free. Plus restrooms available (albeit porta pottty/ pit style).

You have to visit the Sandhill cranes during their journeys to and from migration. It is an…read moreincredible thing to see thousands of birds, and when they take off in groups of V-formations heading out with dozens of V's going into the sky, it is wonderful. Check the time of year to make sure you come during the migration times. This resting wildlife habitat is located in the middle of nowhere with only farmlands surrounding the area. It is close to Sierra Vista, Ft Huachuca and Tombstone. If you are in the area for the migration period, then you have to come and see. Mornings and evenings are the best times because you will be there when they take off, but even if you come while they are on the ground you will be amazed. There are also other migratory birds as well and finding and identifying them is also interesting. This is a rural site coming onto a dirt road with almost no amenities. There is a parking area, with what appears to be a limited dry camp location for birders. Then a couple of hundred feet away is the parking area for day use where you can then walk to the various water sites. You should see the birds as you pull in. There are two pit toilets, bring your own TP and hand sanitizer just in case. No food nearby, bring it in and take out your trash. If you live in Southern AZ it is worth the day trip. Me and wife came on a whim after hearing the birds were still there leaving Tucson around 1pm and we stayed until about 6pm after the cranes took flight. About an 90 minute drive one way depending on where you are in Tucson.

Little hard to find the right exit off the roundabout ( don't take the first one!) nice spaces and…read moreamazing bathrooms and showers. Nice folks. 5 mins to downtown by foot.

We love this park. Stayed 2 times. Easy walk to down town. Nice people. Great view perched above…read moremine and town.

We blew into Rusty's on a windy evening with our small pull camper after not having success finding…read morean available spot at the nearby Forest Service campsites. Although it was late in the evening we were lucky that a site was available. All the folks we encountered were super friendly and the site is well maintained. We took advantage of the showers and laundry facilities. The older parents in our group even booked one of the small modular homes for the following nights as they had enough of camping. We took a quick spin on the communal bicycles and the kids enjoyed the animals (birds, iguana, swans, goat, and koi) on the property. If you have a RV I would recommend using Rusty's as a base for exploring the East and west sides of the Chiricahua's.

We love Rusty's & Rusty herself. It's not just a rv park. She has animals that bring life &…read moreeducation to the property. Great amenities, clean & quiet.