About Herb Martyr Campground
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. Note: High clearance vehicles are strongly recommended. 4WD also beneficial, if available.
- Fees: Single site: $15. With Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access pass $7.50. Payable with cash or check.
- Managed by: USFS - Coronado National Forest
- Where: 12 mi west of Rodeo, NM · 31.87251, -109.23441
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herb Martyr | Hiking | at camp | 2.8 mi |
| Ash Spring | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Greenhouse Canyon | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Basin | Horse | 0.3 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Snowshed | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 7.9 mi |
| Crystal Cave | Horse | 1.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 11.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Dispersed spot · 12 mi W of Rodeo 0.3 mi
- John Hands Campground 0.8 mi
- Upper Maple Camp 2.5 mi
- Happy Camp 2.9 mi
- Cliff Camp 3.2 mi
- Rustler Park Campground 3.4 mi