Cieneguita Camping Area

Lots of positive reviews brought us to this area. The area has tall grasses and mesquite trees, just like the posted pictures.

Empire Ranch Road is paved until the ranch. Yucca Farm Road that leads you to the camping area is a dirt road in pretty good shape with a few pot holes. Be mindful of the cattle guards, most had big dips in front of them.

The camping area was busy midweek, we got the last "spot" just past the 3rd marked site. We stayed for 2 days, there was no movement from any of the other RV's in the area. We had good WIFI and TV reception.

We checked out the other camping areas and did a self tour of the ranch house. Others appeared to be bird watching.

Many trees in this area had been taken out and piled up. We saw a sign that said "Future site of Cieneguita Camp Area".

I absolutely loved this camping area. It was extremely beautiful and very quiet. I didn't want to leave! Couldn't believe we were in Arizona, the landscape was so unique and breathtaking. My partner and I both work from cellular data, and the speeds were great here. We used a MIMO antenna to boost a little bit and we didn't have any issues. We were able to fill up water at the Empire Ranch Headquarters which was 2 miles up the road, but you have to drive about 40 minutes into town for the rest of your supplies. Don't miss out on this incredible camping spot, you won't regret it!

We pulled in easily with our 41' fiver yesterday, and plan to stay 5 more nights.

Pay attention to written directions to turn onto Empire Ranch Road (we're not the only ones who relied on GPS, and ended up taking the wrong road first).

Looks like they're adding more sites here. As other reviewers mentioned, there's a loop at the end of the campground road, so it's easy to take a look at what's available before turning around and claiming your favorite.

Some markers were missing, so I'm not exactly sure which site we're in, but it's a nice big loop on the right with a fire ring, and we've got a perfect view of snow-capped Mount Wrightson out our rear window.

In fact, that view is the only "con" to this site. I spend so much time staring at it that I'm getting few other things done, but don't we all need distractions like that from time to time?

Cell service: 1-2 bars on T-Mobile; 2-3 on Verizon (I selected the minimums in the review menu)

We’ve been here for 8 nights so far. We arrived the day before a big snowstorm (ended up with at least one foot of snow around us!), so it’s been relatively quiet as far as other campers go. But, we drove they a few weeks ago when it was “full” and it was still awesome! The sites are spread far enough apart that you still have peace and quiet, even with other campers around. We’ve seen (and heard!) coyotes, javalinas, antelope, bunnies, open range cows, cowboys on horseback... and we love it! The Empire Ranch nearby has a water source that is free, and the Quail Run RV Park in Whetstone (17 miles to the east) has a $5 dump station, water and propane. There’s a Dollar General and a few restaurants in nearby Sonoita. The Border Patrol makes regular rounds, as does the Ranger (who checked in on us during the snowfall), and we’ve even seen a Sheriff drive through. Area is safe (we have 2 bicycles and a motorcycle outside, as well as our outdoor chairs, etc. that have remained unbothered. Road to get to the site is dirt, but not too bumpy or rutted. We had no issue getting our 35’ motorhome back here.

Stayed here in November 2018. After leaving highway and entering E. Empire Ranch Road you will come to T intersection, group area to the left and smaller area to the right. I stayed 1 week in each, and they are both excellent. Good roads, longer rigs would be happier in group area. The group area has some high spots which command perfect 360 degree view to mountain ranges in all directions. To give you an idea of how much space there is here, I arrived before thanksgiving weekend and during the long weekend at least 30 other RV's showed up, but I never felt crowded, or had too much noise. I will return here many times if I am able.

Big sites, spaced far apart. Saw two other sites filled in early November and I couldn’t even see them in mine. Nice soft flat ground for tent camping, amazing stars at night. Big open views. Saw a kangaroo rat and heard coyotes and cows. There seems to be at least another site beyond the cattle’s fence, but there were patties everywhere. Very peaceful.

Found this site while deciding to extend a day trip from PHX. Just a tent jockey with a hybrid sedan here, but had no problem getting in on the unlaced road. Follow the directions given by previous posters.

This place is quiet except for the coyote howl at dusk and the occasional moo from a nearby heifer. Only one other spot was taken night I was here. My go to place to spend a night in southern AZ now. Give it a shot!