High desert camping outside Bisbee

Bisbee AZ

Description

Upland mesquite scrub environment at the foot of the Mule Mountains, views for days, looking out on the valley floor and distant Chiricahuas. Everything from gila monsters, javelinas and ravens to quail, frogs, and hawks. Over 30 types of birds visit in the warm months. Trails, tracks, dirt roads, and slot canyon washes connect to thousands of acres of state and federal lands stretching off in three directions. Check out the charming artsy town of Bisbee, just a 15min drive away. Temperatures typically 5-15 degrees cooler than Phoenix or Tucson. $10/night for tent camping, $20 for RV. 4500’ elevation. Mostly open area, some shade. Dry camping—no services, pack in pack out all trash. Discount for black, indigenous and people of color (bipoc)