Stewart Campground
The campground is currently open. No fire restrictions are in effect for Coronado National Forest. Water is available from the hand pump during warmer months but is turned off at the first freeze for winter. Sites are first-come, first-served with payment by cash or check. 14-day stay limit.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 5:38PM MST until July 20 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 845 PM MST. * At 538 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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... Tombstone, Fairbank and Charleston. This includes the following highways... Route 80 between mile markers 311 and 330. Route 82 between mile markers 60 and 67. This includes the following streams and drainages... Whitewater Draw, Walnut Gulch, Haberstock Wash, San Pedro River, Reeves Creek, Clifford Wash, Gadwell Canyon, Slavin Wash, Babocomari River, Willow Wash and Henderson Wash.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 5:30PM MST until July 20 at 7:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 530 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. 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... Sierra Vista, Hereford, Palominas, Coronado National Memorial and Ramsey Canyon Preserve. This includes the following highways... Route 90 between mile markers 326 and 336. Route 80 between mile markers 331 and 339. Route 92 between mile markers 324 and 343. This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Moson Rd from HWY 90 and Hereford Rd. This includes the following streams and drainages... Spring Creek and San Pedro River.
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.
About
Stewart Campground occupies a cool, shaded streamside setting in Cave Creek Canyon within the Chiricahua Mountains of the Coronado National Forest. The campground lies beneath a mature canopy of Arizona cypress and sycamore trees, providing welcome relief from desert heat and creating habitat that attracts an exceptional diversity of bird species. Cave Creek Canyon is internationally known as one of North America's top birding destinations, drawing visitors seeking species like elegant trogons, Mexican jays, and various hummingbird species. The campground features pull-in sites suitable for tents and small RVs. Trailers are limited to 16 feet maximum length due to road and site constraints. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump, though water is turned off at the first freeze during winter months. No hookups are available. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility, so campers must remove all trash. Nearby trails include the Cave Creek Nature Trail and South Fork Trail, both excellent for birding and hiking. Black bears inhabit the area, requiring proper food storage in bear-safe containers or locked vehicles. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in the campground. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and stays are limited to 14 consecutive days.
Directions
From Tucson, take I-10 east 139 miles to US 80 (crossing into New Mexico briefly). Turn right (south) and drive 28 miles, then turn right (west) on the road to Portal for 7 miles. From Douglas, take US 80 east approximately 50 miles to Rodeo, NM. Two miles past Rodeo, turn left (west) on Portal Road. From Portal, drive west on Forest Road 42 approximately 2.3 miles to Stewart Campground. All roads are paved and suitable for passenger vehicles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 388-8300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Stewart Campground | |
| Coronado NF Alerts |
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