Bonito Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Currently experiencing amphitheater construction around sites 35 and 37. The campground will close Sunday, September 20, 2026 due to roadwork beginning September 21, 2026. Standard season runs early May through mid-October.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 5:40PM MST until July 21 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona... Coconino County in north central Arizona... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * Until 845 PM MST. * At 540 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Strawberry, The Toilet Bowl, Fossil Creek Waterfall, Fossil Creek Day Use Area and Fossil Springs Wilderness. This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 240 and 244...and between mile markers 246 and 251. State Route 87 between mile markers 269 and 279. This includes the following swimming holes... All swimming holes and waterfalls on Fossil Creek and Fossil Creek Dam "The Toilet Bowl". This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Fossil Creek, Corduroy Wash and West Clear Creek.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 4:04AM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Yavapai County, Coconino County, northern Gila County, Navajo County, central and southern Apache County. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep monsoon moisture in place across northern Arizona will lead to storms capable of producing rainfall in excess of 2 inches per hour, resulting in an enhanced risk of flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
About
Bonito Campground is named for the Bonito Lava Flow that oozed across this high desert plain some 900 years ago. That river of liquid rock, now frozen forever, is just one of the many remnants of volcanic activity lending an otherworldly appearance to this starkly beautiful landscape. The campground sits at 6,900 feet elevation among tall Ponderosa pines, providing a restful setting to explore the unique geology of the area. The campground features 44 single-unit sites with paved roads and spurs. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and cooking grill. Facilities include flush toilets and potable water. Of the 44 sites, 22 are reservable through Recreation.gov and 22 are first-come-first-served. Motor homes and trailers over 42 feet are not permitted. One ADA-accessible site is available. The entrance to Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is adjacent to the campground. Nearby Wupatki National Monument features a four-story Native American stone masonry structure that once housed up to 125 people. Walnut Canyon National Monument is also within easy reach for exploring the region's rich cultural history.
Directions
Drive 12 miles northeast of Flagstaff on US 89. Turn east (right) on FR 545 toward Sunset Crater and drive 2 miles to Bonito Campground. The campground entrance is just before the entrance station of Sunset Crater National Monument.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 42ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 42ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 226-0493 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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