Herb Martyr Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No potable water available. No fire restrictions currently in effect.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:05PM MST until July 20 at 10:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 805 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Elgin, Parker Canyon Lake, Fort Huachuca and Canelo. This includes the following highways... Route 82 near mile marker 46. Route 83 between mile markers 3 and 26. This includes the following streams and drainages... Slaughter House Wash, Turkey Creek, Cienega Creek, Santa Cruz River and Babocomari River.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 7:30PM MST until July 20 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 730 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The heaviest rain fell north of Benson, along North Cascabel Road, and within the San Pedro River valley. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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... Benson, St. David, Dragoon, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Pearce-Sunsites, Mescal, Cochise and Texas Canyon. This includes the following highways... Route 90 between mile markers 290 and 304. Route 80 between mile markers 293 and 311. Route 191 between mile markers 47 and 66. Interstate 10 between mile markers 297 and 334. This includes the following streams and drainages... Escalante Wash, Montosa Canyon, Walnut Wash, Dragoon Wash, Haberstock Wash, Cadillac Wash, San Pedro River, Tres Alamos Wash, Clifford Wash, Mescal Arroyo, Slavin Wash, Ash Creek, Pacheco Wash, Apache Canyon, Cienega Creek, Middle Canyon Wash and Willow Wash.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 6:53PM MST until July 20 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 653 PM MST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 0.5 and 1.8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Moson Road between Charleston Road and HWY 90 is closed. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sierra Vista, Whetstone, Huachuca City and Fort Huachuca. This includes the following highways... Route 90 between mile markers 305 and 326. Route 92 between mile markers 322 and 324. Route 82 between mile markers 47 and 60. This includes the following streams and drainages... Slaughter House Wash, Babocomari River and San Pedro River.
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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