Half Moon Ranch
Coronado National Forest — hiking
Location: DOUGLAS, AZ, AZ
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (52 reviews)
Season: May through October
Half Moon Ranch is a ranch style house located in East Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of the Coronado National Forest, approximately 1-1/2 hours east of Tucson. The house is situated in a dramatic canyon that provides excellent rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities.Half Moon Ranch is surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Dragoon Mountains and Cochise Stronghold. At an elevation of 5,000 feet, the sparsely wooded area is a protective rampart of g
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
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Half Moon Ranch offers a dramatic canyon setting in the Dragoon Mountains with excellent opportunities for rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Google reviews average 4.5/5 stars, with campers praising the beautiful landscape and comfortable accommodations.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer common in area. Watch for Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, and Coachwhip. Birds include Painted Redstart, Five-striped Sparrow, Mexican Jay, and Red-tailed Hawk.
Insider tips for Half Moon Ranch: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 tent site available; verify availability before traveling Approximately 1.5 hours east of Tucson via I-10 Exit 318 and Dragoon Road
Skip Half Moon Ranch if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only. Traveling outside peak season — verify facilities are operational.
Best time to visit Half Moon Ranch: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Shaw House (Pearce, AZ), Bonita Canyon Campground (Willcox, AZ), Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits (TUCSON, AZ), Reef Townsite Group Area (Hereford, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Half Moon Ranch
Cell signal at Half Moon Ranch (DOUGLAS, AZ): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Half Moon Ranch is a ranch style house located in East Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of the Coronado National Forest, approximately 1-1/2 hours east of Tucson. The house is situated in a dramatic canyon that provides excellent rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities.Half Moon Ranch is surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Dragoon Mountains and Cochise Stronghold. At an elevation of 5,000 feet, the sparsely wooded area is a protective rampart of granite spires, sheer cliffs, and balanced rocks and boulders which were once the refuge of the Apache Chief, Cochise.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Only 1 tent site available; verify availability before traveling
Approximately 1.5 hours east of Tucson via I-10 Exit 318 and Dragoon Road
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Tucson: Take I-10 east to Exit #318 (Dragoon Road). Turn right onto Dragoon Road and travel for approximately 10 miles through the village of Dragoon to the Cochise Stronghold Road. Turn right on Cochise Stronghold Road and travel for approximately 6 miles to Ironwood Road. The paved road dead ends at Ironwood Road. Turn right, and travel for approximately 3 miles to the first creek crossing. The entrance to the Half Moon Ranch is on the left just beyond the crossing.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coronado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coronado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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