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Rock Bluff Group Site is just a short distance from Parker Canyon Lake in a remote and scenic region of the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona. The site is open to groups of up to 50 people to enjoy camping and picnicking, as well as fishing and boating at the lake.
Campers can enjoy an interpretive trail around the lake that begins a quarter-mile walk from Rock Bluff. Trailside benches are located at some of the best wildlife viewing areas. Bald eagles are regularly sighted during the winter, and osprey are sometimes seen migrating through the area in the fall.
For those who like to fish, Parker Canyon Lake offers both cold and warm water species, including stocked rainbow trout and resident bass, sunfish and catfish. Boating is available with a limit of one 10-horsepower motor or less. Day use fee $8/day or $10/week
The camping area consists of three sites with two tables and two campfire rings each. Tables and grills are clustered on small, walled patios. The facility provides trash collection and toilets.
The group camping area sits at an elevation of 5,400 feet in a small, rocky canyon dotted with oaks and junipers. Animals unique to the southwest, such as coatimundi, javelina and roadrunners, occasionally make appearances around the lake.
The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.
A lakeside developed recreation site, including a boat ramp, fishing pier, general store and boat rentals, is located just a short drive from the group area.
Day use fee $8/day or $10/week per vehicle (pay on site with exact amount) or pay online ahead of time at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388
We also honor all America The Beautiful national passes for day use.
Passes must be clearly displayed when in Day Use Areas.
From Tucson, drive east on I-10 to the Arizona Route 83 exit. Drive south to Sonoita, and then continue on 83 for approximately 25 miles to Parker Canyon Lake.
From Sierra Vista, travel through Fort Huachuca's west gate to State Route 83. Turn south and travel 10 miles to Parker Canyon Lake.
Very nice spot. You get your own bathroom and it is gated so no one else can come in.
Great private site with a little path to the lake. Definitely recommend shoes for your dogs as the terrain is rough on paws.
This is a great group campsite, with a developed fire ring, lots of parking, 4 steel animal resistant trash bins, 2 kaibos, 3 stone cooking areas with cement tables, and lots of sites to set up tents. I've been asked to find a site for 30-40 people so I've been camping at several group sites to see what I liked the best, and this is so far a strong contender.
Great group campsite. Plenty of space for tent and RV campers. Clean pit toilets
Large fire pit. .15 miles from the lake. 1-2 miles from the Arizona Trail. No cellular phone service at the camp. Nice secluded spot away from the main campgrounds.
Great weekend camping trip - 1 & 38 mins from Tucson- 100 for a group reservation
Bring a water bucket
A portable shower
Extra blankets - the temperature drop drastically.
The lake was 40 feet less from last year?
It was still worth wild experience
