Camp Rucker Group Site
Open year-round for individual walk-in camping on a first-come, first-served basis. Group reservations are not available due to site redesign. No reservations accepted during Easter, Memorial Day, and Labor Day weekends when the area serves as overflow camping.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 4:13PM MST until July 20 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 413 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in 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, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of South Central Cochise County. This includes Route 80 between mile markers 348 and 349. This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Davis Rd between HWY 80 & HWY 191. This includes the following streams and drainages... Whitewater Draw and Gadwell Canyon.
Dust Storm Warning issued July 20 at 3:59PM MST until July 20 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Northeastern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 500 PM MST. * At 359 PM MST, a dust channel was located 24 miles northeast of Chiricahua National Monument, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * Locations impacted include... San Simon. This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 379 and 391.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 11:10AM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Arizona including Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. The greatest risk is Monday afternoon and evening and again Tuesday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, dry washes, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The combination of ample moisture across southeast Arizona and an upper-level disturbance moving into the area from New Mexico today will result in widespread showers and thunderstorms... especially south and east of Tucson. These storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, with localized rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches. Given how saturated soils are across the area from storms over the past week, there is an increased potential for rainfall runoff to produce flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Walnut Grove Campground, formerly known as Camp Rucker Group Site, is located at 5,533 feet elevation in the remote Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The campground underwent redesign and now operates as a first-come, first-served facility with 10 individual camping sites in a grassy setting shaded by oak, juniper, and Arizona walnut trees. Rucker Creek flows intermittently nearby, and Monte Vista Peak provides a scenic backdrop. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit with grill. Vault toilets and bear-proof trash containers are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The area has no cell service and active bear presence requires proper food storage. Access roads (Rucker Canyon Road, FR 74, and FR 74E) can become impassable after rain or snow, and flash floods are a risk from distant storms. The campground lies along the Rucker and Tex Canyon scenic drive, which passes through beautiful canyon country and provides access to several trails into the Chiricahua Wilderness. History enthusiasts can visit the nearby Camp Rucker Historic Site, a remnant of conflicts between the U.S. Cavalry and Chiricahua Apaches. Chiricahua National Monument is a popular day trip destination.
Directions
From Douglas, Arizona, take Leslie Canyon Road north to Rucker Canyon. Stay on the main road, which becomes Forest Road 74. Turn left on Forest Road 74E and left again to reach the campground. From Tucson, take I-10 east for 72 miles to US 191, turn right and drive 29 miles to the Rucker Canyon turnoff, then continue 17 miles to the national forest boundary and follow FR 74 to FR 74E. Roads can become impassable after rain or snow.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 364-3468 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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