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Rustler Park Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

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Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
31.9053, -109.2792
Last verified
September 18, 2026
31.9053° N · 109.2792° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

RUSTLER PARK (Campground) Nestled within a mix conifer stand at around 8500 ft. elevation with an open meadow covered in Iris. Comfortable summer temperatures and cool nights. 21 single family units and one group site, (non reservable). Concrete tables and ground level grills. 4 restrooms/outhouses. No garbage services and no drinking water available. Trailhead to the Chiricahua Crest Trail is located at the entrance to the campground.

From the USFS.

Is Rustler Park Campground free?

No. Rustler Park Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Rustler Park Campground?

120 miles east of Tucson, 18 miles west of Portal. Access: From Tucson, 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 19135 miles to Sunizona. Take AZ 181 east, then north, for approximately 28 miles (stay on paved road) to FR 42. Continue up FR 42 (Pinery Canyon) 12 miles to Forest Road 42D. Turn right at Onion Saddle and drive approximately 2.5 miles to Rustler Park Campground. Forest Roads 42 and 42D are gravel roads suitable for two-wheel drive passenger vehicles, though high-clearance vehicles such as pickup trucks or SUVs are recommended.

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Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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