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Bonito Campground (AZ)
FSU.S. Forest Service — FLAGSTAFF · Arizona · Coconino National Forest Recreation
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Coconino National Forest Recreation |
| Location | FLAGSTAFF · Arizona · Coconino National Forest Recreation · 35.37043, -111.54360 · Map |
| Sites | 43 public sites counted from the federal listing — 43 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 43 sites Water hookups at 0 of 43 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 43 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 43 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 42 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 20 sites · 30 ft: 15 sites · 35 ft: 8 sites · 40 ft: 2 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 44 sites, as reported |
| Phone | (928) 226-0493 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Bonito Campground is located 18 miles northeast of Flagstaff, near Sunset Crater/Wupatki National Monument. Elevation is 6,900 feet. Bonito Campground is named for the Bonito Lava Flow which oozed across this high desert plain some 900 years ago. That river of liquid rock, now frozen forever, is just one of the many remnants of volcanic activity which lend an otherwordly appearance to this starkly beautiful place.
Recreation Hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing are popular activities.
Facilities The campground has 44 single campsites with 1 ADA accessible site. 22 sites are reservable and 22 sites are dedicated as first-come-first-served sites. Each site has provided picnic tables, fire rings and cooking grills. The campground has paved roads and spurs, drinking water and flush toilets. Bonito campground is pet friendly. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.
Natural Features Beautiful tall Ponderosa pines are abundant throughout the campground and across nearby ravines and hillsides. Bonito is a restful place to simply relax and enjoy nature.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671. Nearby Attractions Also nearby is Wupatki National Monument. The centerpiece of this area is a four story masterpiece of Native American stone masonry. Construction of that stone-age condominium began in about 1120 A.D. At one time it contained as many as 100 rooms and housed as many as 125 people. Both Sunset Crater and Wupatki have visitor centers and feature self-guided as well as interpreter guided. The entrance to Sunset Crater National Park is adjacent to the campground. The Visitor's Center provides much information on the geological history of the area. You can enjoy learning about the Native Americans who populated the area as you wander through the nearby Walnut Canyon National Monument. The historic downtown section in nearby Flagstaff will provide a glimpse into the early days of the city's past.
Directions, from the listing
Drive 12 miles northeast of Flagstaff on US 89. Turn east (right) on FR 545 (toward Sunset Crater) and drive 2 miles to Bonito Campground. Campground entrance is just before the entrance station of Sunset Crater National Monument
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Trip Card — Bonito Campground (AZ)
FLAGSTAFF · Arizona · Coconino National Forest Recreation
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | FLAGSTAFF · Arizona · Coconino National Forest Recreation |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 42 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 43 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/271930 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.