Walnut Grove Campground

Its 10 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $15 per night (up to 10 people and 2 vehicles per site), and it is open year-round. Walnut Grove Campground is a National Forest campground near Sunizona, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Sunizona, Arizona

Managed by: National Forest

Walnut Grove Campground sits inside Coronado National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Camp Rucker Historic Site: Nearby remnant of the U.S. Cavalry post from the wars with the Chiricahua Apache, later a cattle ranch; two 1936-marked pioneer graves sit next to the campground. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $15 per night (up to 10 people and 2 vehicles per site)

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 10

✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Fire rings and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,632 ft

31.7536, -109.3581 in Cochise. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Walnut Grove Campground is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Walnut Grove Campground?

No. Walnut Grove Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Walnut Grove Campground?

Camping at Walnut Grove Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night (up to 10 people and 2 vehicles per site).

How many campsites does Walnut Grove Campground have?

Walnut Grove Campground has 10 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Walnut Grove Campground?

No. Walnut Grove Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Walnut Grove Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Walnut Grove Campground.

When is Walnut Grove Campground open?

Walnut Grove Campground is open year-round.

Is there cell service at Walnut Grove Campground?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Walnut Grove Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Walnut Grove Campground?

Walnut Grove Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Walnut Grove Campground

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First-come Herb Martyr Portal · National Forest

First-come Rustler Park Portal · National Forest

First-come Sunny Flat Portal · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Sunizona and campgrounds in Cochise.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
fs.usda.gov (coordinates), accessed 2026-09-28
fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

First-come, first-served Single Site: $15 per night (up to 10 people and 2 vehicles per site)

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