The CAC site is remote making it a very dark location. This also means accommodations and resturants are a bit of a trek.
Accommodations
If members have additional recommendations, email the CAC Director at: cac-director[at]tucsonastronomy.org.
Dream Catcher BnB: https://www.dreamcatcherbnb.com
Yaqui Hideout: https://yaquihideout.com
Chiricahua National Monument Campground (No Hookups, RV < 29 feet): https://www.nps.gov/chir/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm
The Inn at Sunsites. (520) 826-1234. 1110 E Irene St., Pearce, AZ 85625 https://www.innatsunsites.com
Restaurants (note the hours tend to vary)
Sandy’s RV Park: (11 miles) (855)327-7192 – 5120 E Highway 181, Pearce, AZ Breakfast and Lunch. Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri 5am-2pm – Sat, Sun 7am-4pm http://sandysrestaurantandrvpark.com
Chuckwagon Grill (12 miles) (520) 642-7580 – 13508 US-191, Elfrida, AZ 85610 – Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 11am-9pm https://chuckwagon-grill-elfrida.edan.io
Kountry Kafe (25 miles) (520) 642-1716 -10400 US-191, Elfrida, AZ – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 11am-8pm
Windmill Cafe (25 miles) (520)508-5409 – 1040 Eastland Rd., Sunsites (Cochise) AZ (This may be their old address on line. They are just off 191 in Sunsites.) – Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-3pm (No members have reported the quality of this recommendation yet).
Shopping
Mustang Mall – Convenience Store – 13116 S. Highway 191 (just north of the 181 turn to CAC).
Dollar General – 1321 E. High St., Sunsites, AZ