Herb Martyr Campground

Herb Martyr Campground - Bisbee, AZ

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Herb Martyr Campground

GPS Coordinates: N 31° 52.550 W 109° 13.924

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Herb Martyr Campground is a small streamside campground located on the banks of Cave Creek at the end of the road that leads into Cave Creek Canyon. There is a small dam nearby that was built in 1935 and has since filled in with sediment and debris washed down from the mountains in a number of flash floods. During construction of the dam, a worker by the name of Herb was killed. Hence, the dam and campground were both named Herb Martyr.

Campsites at the Herb Martyr Campground are in two locations. One site is accessible from the upper of the two parking areas at Herb Martyr Campground. Six other sites are located off a loop road that drops down toward the stream from the lower parking area. All sites are sheltered in the shade of oaks and other streamside trees. The upper site is on the banks of the stream, while the lower sites are situated on a bench above Cave Creek offering a good view of the waterfall formed by Herb Martyr Dam.

Bird watching is excellent at Herb Martyr Campground. There are generally wildflowers decorating the creek banks as well. The drive to Herb Martyr Campground is worthwhile for the view of the 365 foot Winn Falls which tumbles off the shoulder of Sanders Peak. This area also serves as a trailhead for the Herb Martyr Trail #247 and the Ash Spring Trail #247A. The latter trail provides an excellent opportunity for a day hike loop that includes a couple of pleasant riparian areas, an old homestead site, and great views of Winn Falls. If you've got the time and energy, Herb Martyr Trail leads to the Snowshed Trail #246 and eventually to Crest Trail #270.

Facilities: Supplies for Herb Martyr Campground can be found in Portal.

Best Time To Visit: The Herb Martyr Campground is open from January through December.

Fees: There are no fees charged to stay at the Herb Martyr Campground.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Herb Martyr Campground is not suitable for trailers. Tents only.

Directions: To reach Herb Martyr Campground from Bisbee, Arizona: travel east on AZ-80 26-miles to Douglas. Then take US 80 east for 50 miles to Rodeo, New Mexico. Two miles past Rodeo, turn left (west) on Portal Road. From Portal drive west on Forest Road #42 for 5 miles. Turn left (west) on Forest Road #42A and continue for 2 miles to the campground.

To reach Herb Martyr Campground from Sierra Vista, Arizona: go east on AZ-90 to AZ-80 (approx 18 miles.) Then, go east on AZ-80 33 miles to Douglas. Then take US 80 east for 50 miles to Rodeo, New Mexico. Two miles past Rodeo, turn left (west) on Portal Road. From Portal drive west on Forest Road #42 for 5 miles. Turn left (west) on Forest Road #42A and continue for 2 miles to the campground.

Map: Click here for a map to Herb Martyr Campground

Reservations: Reservations are not accepted or required to camp or visit Herb Martyr Campground.

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Herb Martyr Campground

Coronado National Forest

Address

Coronado National Forest-Douglas Ranger District

3081 N. Leslie Canyon Rd

Douglas, Arizona 85607

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General: (520) 364-3468

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