Sunny Flat Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Water availability may vary seasonally. Limited to 14 consecutive days per visit.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Target Shooting Refuse Restriction
Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure
No camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires allowed in Bear Wallow Riparian Area
Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.
Alcohol Closure
The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile.
SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030
Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.
About
Sunny Flat Campground sits in a relatively open meadow along Cave Creek in the Chiricahua Mountains, offering some of the best birding in Arizona. Elegant trogons and numerous other species are regularly spotted among the sycamores and oaks. All sites provide shade and proximity to Cave Creek, with dramatic views of the canyon's famous rock formations. The campground provides access to the Cave Creek Nature Trail, Vista Point Trail, and the Cave Creek Visitor Information Center downstream. The area is part of the Cave Creek Canyon/Portal to Paradise Loop scenic drive. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and bear-proof lockers. The campground may be evacuated if rainfall forecasts exceed 1.5 inches due to flood danger. Trailers are limited to 28 feet, and the paved access road crosses Cave Creek via bridge. Black bears are present in the area. Pack and saddle stock are not permitted. Maximum stay is 14 days, with a limit of 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site.
Directions
From Portal, travel west on Forest Road 42 for approximately 3 miles to the campground. From Tucson, take I-10 east 139 miles to US 80, turn right and drive 28 miles, then turn right on Portal Road for 7 miles. All roads are paved.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 28ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 28ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 364-3468 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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