Peloncillo Mountains
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Peloncillo Mountains
The Peloncillo Mountains stretch approximately 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border north to the Gila River. The range is situated southeast of the Chiricahua Mountains and just north of the U.S.-Mexico border. It is located approximately one hour east of Douglas, AZ and one hour south of Lordsburg,NM. The mountains rise abruptly from a sea of desert grassland, contributing to the Coronado’s “sky island” character. Elevations range from 4,570 feet to 6,647 feet. The range straddles the Arizona-NewMexico border, with 81 percent resting in New Mexico. The 19,056-acre Bunk Robinson Wilderness Study Area and the 12,163-acre Whitmire Canyon Wilderness Study Area flank the Geronimo Trail Road to the south and north, respectively. The 3,436-acre Guadalupe Canyon Zoological Area forms part of the Peloncillo Ecosystem Management Area’s southern boundary and is almost entirely contained within the Bunk Robinson Wilderness Study Area. There are no developed recreational areas in the Peloncillo Mountains of the Coronado National Forest, but ample dispersed camping and primitive recreation opportunities make this mountain range a must for those looking for secluded, rugged adventure. When camping in the Peloncillo Mountain, please follow Dispersed Camping Best Practices . No amenities are available.
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.