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| Rucker Forest Campground |
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Length of Stay:
14 Days
Maximum RV Size:
16 Feet
Number of Sites:
13
Reservation Status:
Not Accepted
Elevation:
6,500 Feet
Reservation:
No
Season:
January - December
From Douglas, Take Leslie Canyon Road north to Rucker Canyon. Stay on the main road, which becomes Forest Road #74. Continue on Forest Road #74 to Forest Road #74E. Turn left on #74E and follow signs to Rucker Lake.
Location Information
Cool shade, tall trees, and a clear mountain stream lend a sense of the mountains to Rucker Lake. This camp is located at the end of the Forest road that wanders up Rucker Canyon into the Chiricahua high country. Campsites are situated on both sides of the road in a stand of big trees that include ponderosa pine, Apache pine, and Arizona cypress. This is bear country, so you will want to take advantage of bear-proof storage boxes.On the way to the Rucker Forest Camp, you will pass the well-stocked Rucker Lake. Closer to the campground, a number of trails offer opportunities to explore the Chiricahua Wilderness high on the mountain's upper slopes. Rucker Canyon Trail #222 and Raspberry Ridge Trail #228 start right at the edge of the campground and lead deep into the Wilderness. There is a shorter trail which begins at the same trailhead but leads just a few hundred feet to a fine overlook of Rucker Canyon and the surrounding peaks. Campsites at Rucker Forest Camp have leveled pull-ins that accommodate trailers up to 16 feet long.
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