Chad and Monica moved from the metro phoenix area to Willcox Arizona in the summer of 2015 with the goal of starting a vineyard and winery and living a simpler life in the country. Since moving to Willcox they have cleared 50 acres and planted over 6000 grape vines with more to plant coming soon. They fell in love with the spectacular views, the wildlife and the people. With spectacular sunrises and sunsets and clear night skies its a beautiful place to live and visit. With a working vineyard and winery you can walk from your camp and buy a bottle of wine or just enjoy a glass on the large deck located at the tasting room that over looks the grain field and silos, orchards and vineyards. There is incredible history that surrounds the area including: Cochise and Geronimo's battle grounds against the US Calvery, the Butterfield Stagecoach routes and pony express trails, The battle of the OK Coral with the Earp Brothers nearby. Birds and Barrels Vineyards is located within one of the only two American Viticulture Areas(AVA's) in Arizona. With over a dozen other wineries within a short drive, it makes for a enjoyable experience with family and friends.
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Located in the heart of Arizona Wine Country, the campsites over look the vineyard to the west and is surrounded by orchards and grain fields. Spectacular views of the Chiricahua's and Dos Cabezas Mountains. At 4300 feet cool evenings and warm days can be expected. Beautiful sunsets in the afternoons with crystal clear skies at night for star gazing abound. Hiking and biking are near by. Lots of Western History all around the area. Plenty of bird watching and wildlife to view. Within walking distance of the onsite winery /tasting room with many others near by.
Birds and Barrels Vineyard seems to offer a mixed experience. Many campers praise the beautiful views, peaceful surroundings, and the added bonus of wine tasting, which makes for a delightful stay. However, some guests encountered issues with unclear information about amenities and services, such as water availability and off-leash areas for dogs. While the setting is appreciated for its beauty and tranquility, there have been mentions of feeling unwelcome or unsure about the camping setup.
This is just what we were looking for. We are not big RV park people. We prefer to boondock when we can. This checked all the boxes for us as we are self sufficient and just need a safe place to park and sleep. We are gone all day exploring so we don't need a lot of amenities. This is no frills, but with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, vineyards and quiet. The property owners are very nice, have 2 friendly dogs, some chickens & turkeys. RV spots are pretty level and include a picnic table and grill. For us it was perfect.
A quiet, peaceful retreat off the beaten path. Wonderful hosts, beautiful property and delicious wine. Thank you so much for your hospitality. Definitely recommend staying here with your Rv or tent camping!
We stayed one night and all was well. We were met by our host as we arrived and given instructions to the campsites. We were able to find a level site and had a quiet and peaceful night. After we set up our trailer we had dinner at Tirrito Farm. It’s about three miles away and has an excellent setting and food, definitely recommended as well.
Willcox is such a great place to visit and chad/monica's space was a great way to explore! I stayed there and enjoyed both the wine country and Chiricahua National Monument. Space is exactly as listed, so its definitely best if you're self-contained/self-resourced. And visiting the tasting room is a MUST!
Myself, my husband and our three dogs enjoyed camping on Chad/Monica's land near the vineyards. It was easy to find and we got there in time to do some wine tasting. The two turkeys came over to welcome us and checked on us periodically. Lots of history and sightseeing in the area.
Location
Willcox, Cochise, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chiricahua Apache and O’odham Jeweḍ First Nations according to