Herb Martyr Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No potable water available. No fire restrictions currently in effect.
Marshall Gulch Area Closure
Marshall Gulch area closed during reconstruction of picnic area and trailhead
Ski Run Road Closure
PURPOSETo protect public health and safety from potential hazards. This closure is necessary to remove hazard trees and snags overhanging the road.
Rose Canyon Lake restriction to being in or on the lake
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following is prohibited on theNational Forest System (NFS) lands in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, CoronadoNational Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into thisOrder as Exhibit A (the "Described…
About
Herb Martyr Campground sits at approximately 5,800 feet elevation in the scenic Cave Creek Canyon, one of the most celebrated birding destinations in North America. The small, shaded campground is set among oak and streamside trees along Cave Creek, providing a cool respite in southeastern Arizona. Sites are designated for tent camping only, with no RV or trailer access permitted. The campground serves as the gateway to the Chiricahua Wilderness via the Herb Martyr Trail. Over 300 bird species have been documented in the surrounding mountains, including elegant trogons, blue-throated and magnificent hummingbirds, and Montezuma quail. Wildlife such as Apache fox squirrels, coatimundis, and Coues white-tailed deer are frequently spotted. The final two miles of access road (FR 42A) are unpaved but passable for standard passenger vehicles. All camping is first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site.
Directions
From Portal, take Forest Road 42 approximately 5 miles west, then turn onto FR 42A and continue 2 miles to the campground. Roads are paved except for the final 2 miles on FR 42A, which is unpaved but suitable for passenger vehicles.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 388-8436 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Herb Martyr Campground | |
| Coronado NF Alerts |
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