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Walnut Grove Campground
This campground is along Rucker Creek. The area is an excellent place to take photographs, do a little birdwatching, or relax. It was formally known as Camp Rucker Group Site.
Further up the canyon is Rucker Lake. Rucker Lake silted in after the Rattlesnake Fire in 1992 and is now a dry lake bed slowly being reclaimed by riparian vegetation.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | First come, first served basis only. |
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| Fees: | $15.00 per site per day. |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Closest Towns: | Douglas, AZ |
| Information Center: | Douglas Ranger District 520-364-3468 |
General Information
Directions:From Douglas, Arizona: take Leslie Canyon Road north to Rucker Canyon. Stay on the main road, which becomes Forest Road 74. Turn left on Forest Road 74E and left again to the Camp Rucker Group Site.
From Tucson, Arizona: take I-10 east for 72 miles to U.S. 191. Turn right and drive 29 miles to the turnoff for Rucker Canyon. Turn left and continue 17 miles to the national forest boundary. Continue on FR 74, then turn left on FR 74E and left again to the Camp Rucker Group Site.
General Notes:
Natural Features:
Located at an elevation of 5,533 feet, Walnut Grove Campground is situated in a grassy area with plenty of open space between the oak, juniper, and Arizona walnut trees that provide welcome shade on a summer day.
A short distance from the camp, Rucker Creek runs intermittently throughout the year. Monte Vista Peak to the northeast and a number of other minor peaks and foothills provide a scenic backdrop.
Recreation:
The Rucker and Tex Canyon scenic drive takes visitors over the southern reaches of the Chiricahua Mountains through beautiful canyon country, several forest campgrounds and a number of trails into the Chiricahua Wilderness. History buffs might want to stop at the historic Rucker Military Camp and Ranch, a remnant of the region's warring between U.S. Cavalry and Chiricahua Apaches.
Facilities:
Walnut Grove Campground has picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, bear-proof trash containers, and vault toilets.
High clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. 4 Wheel Drive is also beneficial, if available.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 13 |
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