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.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 3:53PM MST until July 21 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 645 PM MST. * At 353 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated several thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen, north of Willcox, southeast of Willcox and near Pearce-Sunsites. 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... Willcox, Pearce-Sunsites and Kansas Settlement. This includes the following highways... Route 191 between mile markers 39 and 50. Interstate 10 between mile markers 336 and 349. Route 186 between mile markers 327 and 344.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 3:02PM MST until July 21 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 600 PM MST. * At 302 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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... Mescal. This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 283 and 301.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 2:25PM MST until July 21 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 530 PM MST. * At 225 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Benson and St. David. This includes the following highways... Route 90 between mile markers 290 and 293. Route 80 between mile markers 293 and 299. Interstate 10 between mile markers 302 and 313.
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 | |
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