Cochise Stronghold Campground

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Coronado National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Coronado National Forest Fees: Campsites: Single site: $20. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $10. Group site: $50 plus $10 per vehicle. Payable with cash or check. Day Use: - Day use: $8 per vehicle - Weekly: $10 per vehicle Buy a pass online , or purchase a pass on-site with cash or check. Proof of payment, or a valid Coronado National Forest Annual Pass or Interagency (America… Season: September 1 to May 31 Reservations: No reservations. First come, first served only. This campground is in a magnificent, rugged canyon that served the famous Chiricahua Apache leader, Cochise, as a refuge against his enemies. As you enter the East Stronghold Canyon, you pass in the shadow of rocks that quite likely served the Apache warrior as perches for his lookouts. The haunting shapes into which the forces of nature have carved those rocks helps make a visit to this charismatic place an unforgettable experience. Eleven individual and two group campsites at Cochise Stronghold are shaded by oaks and surrounded by a diverse community of vegetation that includes plants of both the Upper Sonoran and Chihuahuan Desert. To help you become better acquainted with this unusual environment, the Stronghold Nature Trail follows a 0.4-mile barrier-free loop that wanders among the yucca, cactus, and rocks. This short, easy stroll provides a self-guided introduction to several… Rules: No hook-ups. Trailers limited to 16 feet. Limit 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site. 14-day stay limit per 60-day period. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25446 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.