Herb Martyr Campground
The Herb Martyr trailhead, located near Herb Martyr campgound, is one of the popular birdwatching and overall hiking areas in Cave Creek Canyon. Though South Fork is known for its trogons, there are plenty of other interesting and rare creatures to encounter here. Over 300 species of birds have been sighted in the Chiricahua Mountains, including the magnificent hummingbird, blue-throated hummingbird and Montezuma quail. Other interesting types of wildlife frequently sighted here include Apache fox squirrels, coatimundis and Coues white-tailed deer. The scenery is quite impressive in this area, too. Note: High clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. 4WD also beneficial, if available.
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Site map
3 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Coronado National Forest |
| Fees | Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check. |
| Rules | Tent camping only |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 31.8725° N, 109.2344° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Herb Martyr Dam
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miHerb Martyr2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miAsh Spring2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miBasin4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miCrystal Cave0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miGreen House3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.8 miSnowshed ↗7.9 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.7 miSouth Fork Trailhead ↗Coronado National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Chiricahua Wilderness.
- inChiricahua Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 87,182 acres
- 9.2 miChiricahua National Monument Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 10,290 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Guidebooks for Arizona
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- Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New MexicoMike White and Douglas Lorain, 2016Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Herb Martyr Campground?
Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.
Source: Forest Service
Is Herb Martyr Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Herb Martyr Campground?
Herb Martyr Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Herb Martyr Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Rustler Park Campground (3.4 mi, first-come), Sunny Flat Campground (3.6 mi, first-come), and Stewart Campground (4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby