Can you reserve a site at Bonito Campground (AZ)?

Yes, Bonito Campground (AZ) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Bonito Campground (AZ) have?

44 sites in total, of which 43 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Bonito Campground (AZ)?

42 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bonito Campground (AZ)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bonito Campground (AZ).

Are campfires allowed at Bonito Campground (AZ)?

Campfires are allowed at Bonito Campground (AZ). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bonito Campground (AZ), Arizona — 43 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

43 bookable sites
44 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 42 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Bonito

Site types

43 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, shade.

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44 campsites at Bonito Campground (AZ)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
10	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
11	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
12	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
13	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
14	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
15	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
16	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
17	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
18	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
19	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
2	Bonito	Management	—	—	—	8	🐾
20	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
21	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
22	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
23	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
24	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
25	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	38 ft	8	🐾
26	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	20 ft	8	🐾
27	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
28	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
29	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
3	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
30	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	20 ft	8	🐾
31	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	33 ft	8	🐾
32	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	26 ft	8	🐾
33	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	34 ft	8	🐾
34	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
35	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
36	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	29 ft	8	🐾
37	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	36 ft	8	🐾
38	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	42 ft	8	🐾
39	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
4	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
40	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
41	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	25 ft	8	🐾
42	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	36 ft	8	🐾
43	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	25 ft	8	🐾
44	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	36 ft	8	🐾
5	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
6	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
7	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
8	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
9	Bonito	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

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

35.37043, -111.54360 · 35°22'13.5"N 111°32'37.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	44	47	54	61	70	82	84	81	75	65	53	44
Low °F	13	16	21	27	34	42	49	47	40	28	18	12
Precip in	1.4	1.1	1.1	0.7	0.7	0.3	2.6	3.5	1.7	1.4	0.9	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bonito Campground (AZ)

Can you reserve a site at Bonito Campground (AZ)?: Yes, Bonito Campground (AZ) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bonito Campground (AZ) have?: 44 sites in total, of which 43 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Bonito Campground (AZ)?: 42 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bonito Campground (AZ)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bonito Campground (AZ).
Does Bonito Campground (AZ) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Bonito Campground (AZ)?: Campfires are allowed at Bonito Campground (AZ). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Bonito Campground (AZ) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bonito Campground (AZ)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Camping: $30 per night, up to eight people with one vehicle. 22 sites are reservable/21 sites are first come, first served.
Second vehicle per night: $8 additional.
Picnic/day use (10 a.m to 4 p.m.): $8 up to 5 people.

Restrictions:

Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (running generators not permitted during quiet hours)

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bonito Campground (AZ)

Oleary Group Site 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Elden Springs Horsecamp 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wupatki National Monument Crack-in-the-Rock Overnight Hike Lottery 9.2 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Kendrick Cabin 11.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunset Crater Volcano Visitor Center 0.1 mi · Facility
O'Leary Group Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Lockett Meadow Campground 4.4 mi · Campground
Abineau-Bear Jaw Loop 7.3 mi · Facility
Schultz Tank 7.5 mi · Facility
Elden Pueblo Archaeological Site 8.8 mi · Facility
Wing Mountain Dispersed Camping 13.2 mi · Facility
Walnut Canyon Visitor Center 13.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Bonito Campground (AZ)