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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.
This is a primitive campground and only for tents. The area is stunning and full of hiking trails. The area quiet and it is great for dark skies and bird watching.
Lots of lovely trails. A composting outhouse - clean. Amazing views. Road accessible during non-snow times in a regular car.
Lovely area. Only thing we didnt like was that the trash bins were full the whole 3 days we were there, and camp ground capacity was not enforced. Also, it has the fine powdery dirt that gets everywhere so be prepared for that too.
Stayed at campsite 2 away from other sites downhill. My honda fit had no issue getting to the site, road very well maintained. Bathroom clean, pretty spot by running stream with lots of cool birds. Quiet at night, was not disturbed. Would camp there again. Camping was $15/night but we had an annual pass so it was only $7.50.
Unbelievable campsite for 15 $ a steal 17 peaks and 270 degrees of incredible fantastic grand views including 3 snow covered Rockies peaks right in front of campsite #5 stay when it's full moon and clear I could see peaks out my camper windows all night and you are right in between 2 waterfalls and hear the water falls all night long # 4 puts you at the top of waterfall and hear it and view it the best.# 2 camp is 20 foot from babbling Brook/creek that converges to river 100 feet down and is next to bathroom you give up your views for the waterfront site I was there for 4 days had campground to myself with raging fire the entire time inside nice high dollar fire ring/barbecue pit high dollar picnic table and the great wilderness one of the best campgrounds ever seen or stayed at all I can say is WOW ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
