| About Coronado National Forest |
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| West Turkey Creek Campground |
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Elevation:
5,900 Feet
Length of Stay:
14 Days
Number of Sites:
4
Reservation Status:
Not Accepted
Reservation:
No
Season:
March - November
From Douglas, Take US 80 two miles west to US 191. Go north on 191 for 35 miles to Sunizona. Take State Route 181 east for 14 miles to where it makes a sharp left turn. Continue east on Forest Road #41 to 8 miles to the campground.
Location Information
This small, out of the way campground is located on the banks of West Turkey Creek, a sprightly little stream that flows from the highest of the Chiricahua high country. In the vicinity of the campground, the creek tumbles over rocky cascades past colorful streamside wildflowers. The riparian area the stream supports includes healthy populations of silver-barked Arizona sycamores and other water-loving vegetation which, in turn, support a diverse community of birds and other wildlife.Rocky, flat-topped peaks form the rim of the canyon here. Forest trails branch off from the road to follow the side canyons that wander among them. All of those trails are a just a short drive from the campground. Forest roads are rough and dusty and may be muddy and slick when wet. There is a flash flood danger at water crossings following summer and winter storms.
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