Contact Info
- Phone:
- 520-364-3468
Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 4 Sites
- Elevation:
- 7000 feet
- Reservations:
- Reservations not accepted.
Description
Pinery Canyon Campground is located just a short distance west of the Chiricahua Divide at Onion Saddle in a forest of ponderosa and Apache pines. Campsites here are relatively small and close together. For that reason, trailers must be less than 16 feet long. Facilities are limited at Pinery Canyon, giving the area more of the atmosphere of a dispersed camping area than the feel of a developed campground.
While you are visiting Pinery Canyon Campground, you may want to take advantage of some of the hiking trails that originate nearby. A short distance east on FR 42 at Onion Saddle, a short trail leads to an overlook with a panoramic view that includes Cochise Head Mountain, the Sulphur Springs Valley, and other mountain ranges to the west. Down the canyon, Ida Peak Trail leads to more impressive views, and Pinery-Horsefall Trail takes you into a remote area of cattle ranches and old mining claims.
Amenities
Basic Amenities
- Vault Toilets
Special Features
- Cooking Grills
- Fire Rings
- Picnic Tables
Additional Conveniences
- Pets Allowed
Additional Notes
Maximum Trailer Length: 16 feet
No Drinking Water
Amenity list above may not be complete.
Details
Season
Year roundLocation
120 miles east of Tucson76 miles north of Douglas
18 miles west of Portal
Elevation
7000 feetBasic Info
- Total Sites:
- 4 Sites
More Site Details
- RV Hookups:
- None
Pet Policy
Pets must be restrained or on a leash. Forested SettingWatchable Wildlife
Nearby Forest Trails
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take I-10 east 81 miles. Turn right (south) on AZ 186 and continue for 23 miles. Turn left (east) on AZ 181 toward Chiricahua National Monument and drive 3 miles, then turn right (south) on Forest Road 42.
From Douglas:
Take US 80 two miles west to US 191. Go north on US 191 35 miles to Sunizona. Take AZ 181 east, then north, for approximately 28 miles (stay on paved road). Near Chiricahua National Monument entrance turn right on FR 42. Continue up FR 42 (Pinery Canyon) 11 miles to Pinery Canyon Campground.
