Group camping takes on a different character at this Forest Service site in the Chiricahua Mountains, where forested terrain meets open areas along a creek. The campground accommodates RVs up to 41 feet and offers both drive-in and walk-in access, though campers should prepare for rough road conditions leading to the site.
Basic amenities include toilets, picnic tables, and trash service, with campfires permitted and pets welcome throughout the stay. The $25-$60 nightly rate reflects group site pricing within Coronado National Forest. For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore places to camp near Coronado National Forest.
Description
Overview
The Camp Rucker Group Site is not available for reservations at this time for site re-design and facility improvements. The group camp area is now open to individual party walk-in camping. Individual sites are $15 per night; cash payment on-site. Camp Rucker sits in the beautiful and remote Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona.
Recreation
The Rucker and Tex Canyon scenic drive takes visitors over the southern reaches of the Chiricahua Mountains through beautiful canyon country, several forest campgrounds and a number of trails into the Chiricahua Wilderness. History buffs might want to stop at the historic Rucker Military Camp and Ranch, a remnant of the region's warring between U.S. Cavalry and Chiricahua Apaches.
Facilities
Camp Rucker has one spacious group campsite that includes eight picnic tables, two large serving tables, campfire rings with grills, bear-proof trash containers and vault toilets. The site was designed for groups. However, if the area has not been reserved by a group, individuals are permitted to camp.
Natural Features
Located at an elevation of 5,533 feet, Camp Rucker is situated in a grassy area with plenty of open space between the oak, juniper and Arizona walnut trees that provide welcome shade on a summer day. A short distance from the camp, Rucker Creek runs intermittently throughout the year. Monte Vista Peak to the northeast and a number of other minor peaks and foothills provide a scenic backdrop.
Nearby Attractions
Campers can take a day trip to Chiricahua National Monument. The monument protects some of the most scenic areas of the Chiricahua Mountains, a wonderland of rocks and forests with many opportunities for hiking and photography. Click here for more about the Chiricahua National Monument.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCamp Rucker Group Site is located in Arizona
Directions
From Douglas, Arizona, take Leslie Canyon Road north to Rucker Canyon. Stay on the main road, which becomes Forest Road 74. Turn left on Forest Road 74E and left again to the Camp Rucker Group Site. From Tucson, Arizona, take I-10 east for 72 miles to U.S. 191. Turn right and drive 29 miles to the turnoff for Rucker Canyon. Turn left and continue 17 miles to the national forest boundary. Continue on FR 74, then turn left on FR 74E and left again to the Camp Rucker Group Site.
Address
1192 W. Saddleview Road
Douglas, AZ 85607
Coordinates
31.7536111 N
109.3580556 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 18 min from Tucson, AZ
- 3 hrs 14 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 3 hrs 43 min from El Paso, TX
