Rustler Park Campground
Open April 1 through October 31. FR 42D closes at first snow. No potable water available. Pack-it-in/pack-it-out trash policy. Fire danger is currently very high but no fire restrictions are in effect.
Flood Watch issued October 30 at 10:36AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Chiricahua Mountains and Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong weather system approaching the area will bring widespread to numerous showers Sunday. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall with rainfall totals 0.5 to 1 inch possible in the valleys and 1 to 2+ inches possible in the mountains. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Going into or being upon the Described Area.
About
Rustler Park Campground occupies a scenic high-elevation setting at approximately 8,500 feet in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The campground is nestled within a mixed conifer forest surrounding an open meadow known for its iris blooms. Summer temperatures are comfortable with cool nights, making it a popular escape from desert heat. The campground was rebuilt after the 2011 Horseshoe 2 Fire and now features 21 single-family sites and one group site. Each site has a concrete picnic table and ground-level grill, with some sites featuring shade canopies. Four vault toilet restrooms are distributed throughout. Bear boxes are provided at each site due to active black bear populations in the area. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. This is a pack-it-in/pack-it-out facility with no trash service. RVs and trailers are limited to 22 feet due to the winding gravel access road (FR 42D). The Chiricahua Crest Trail trailhead is located at the campground entrance, providing access to the high country wilderness.
Directions
From Tucson, take I-10 east 81 miles. Turn right (south) on AZ 186 and continue 23 miles. Turn left (east) on AZ 181 toward Chiricahua National Monument and drive 3 miles, then turn right (south) on Forest Road 42. Continue up FR 42 (Pinery Canyon) 12 miles to Forest Road 42D. Turn right at Onion Saddle and drive approximately 2.5 miles to Rustler Park Campground. FR 42 and 42D are gravel roads; high-clearance vehicles recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Rustler Park Campground | |
| Coronado NF Alerts |
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