Camp Saguaro

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518 reviews

· Tucson, Pima, Arizona

7 acres hosted by Michelle D.

1 lodging site · 6 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site

Near Saguaro National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Red Hills Visitor Center.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Arizona: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Camp Saguaro is nestled in a unique and rural area on the west side of Tucson, Arizona. With the Saguaro National Park Visitor Center, Tucson Mountain Park, and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum all within four miles, there is plenty of opportunity to explore the outdoors. Tucson Mountain Park and Saguaro National Park boast hundreds of miles of hiking trails, and non-motorized mountain bikes are permitted on the trails in Tucson Mountain Park. Let us be your base camp for desert exploration whether it's hiking, riding, birdwatching, and learning. Come to Camp Saguaro and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the desert. What to expect: We are in a rural neighborhood where most parcels are 1-3 acres, we have seven acres. It's quiet around here but along with the natural sounds of the desert like yipping coyotes, and woodpeckers pecking, you may hear a horse, dog, or chicken. While we are on the outskirts of Tucson, we are not completely remote. We have carved our sites out of the natural layout of the desert. There are many kinds of cactus in our area in addition to the magnificent Saguaro, and uneven areas when walking. We keep it as natural as possible. We have a small "Mercantile" on property. This is our office, but we also have items you may have forgotten, and souvenirs made by local artists. Also available is firewood, and ice is for sale for your convenience. We have a small Laundry Shack (two washers, two dryers). You'll need cash for these things, we do not take any other form of payment at this time. Camp Saguaro is tobacco-free. Local attractions: Saguaro National Park- 2.3 miles or 2.6 miles to an entrance, 3.7 miles to the visitor center Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum-3.9 miles Tucson Mountain Park-2.5 miles Old Tucson Studios (over 400 movies have been filmed here)-7.1 miles King's Canyon Trailhead-3.8 miles Necessities: Gasoline-Speedway 5.7 miles Propane-Wagon Wheel 5.8 miles, West Ajo Feeds 12 miles Hardware-Picture Rocks Hardware 5.6 miles Groceries-Fry's Cortaro Road 14 miles

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100% Recommend636 ratings · 518 reviews

Dawn G.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Surprisingly Fun, Artsy, Clean

Tent ·

Javelina Hollow

I was a last minute camper looking for a spot near the Saguaro National Park and was welcomed to Michele's campground. Straight forward directions led me to the grounds and my site at Javelina Hollow. I had plenty of room to pitch my tent by the big saguaros in the sunset and found the grounds subtly lit with colored solar lamps. I had a nice peaceful evening under the stars. Coyotes howled and owls hooted. In the lovely morning I was woken by a dawn chorus of quail and other birds, made my coffee and walked the premises discovering all of the super cool, creative art features that helped separate campsites and are placed about. The two flush toilets and two showers with running warm water, wow, what a treat! I loved the little Mercantile and super special, funky (but well designed) adobe and other structures on site. What an absolute treat!

Anar T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Flying Jewels

Facilities at this camp is excellent! Short distance from city yet still has good night sky view. Certainly will come back.

Ronald R.

4 reviews

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· April 2025

22 ft pop-up camper ·

Yippy Coyote

Michele’s set up is absolutely perfect. And this comes from myself who owns a small Four Wheel Camper and basically never stay in campgrounds and just love to Boondock and get away from everybody. But Michele’s property is just a great way relax and to see Saguaro National Park and the Desert Museum, which are very close to her property. Everybody we met at the camp, and of course that includes Michele, were friendly and happy because it’s just a great scene. The showers are really nice. The bathrooms are always clean and the laundry facilities are really nice to have. I just can’t say enough about how nice it is to stay at Camp Saguaro. Highly recommend it.

Zachary Z.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Niiiice

Tent · With kids ·

Curious Quail

Groovy camp spot, very well maintained, nice flush privvy. They sell firewood on site.

Donna J.

18 reviews

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· April 2025

Wonderful!

18 ft campervan ·

Lovey Dovey

It’s a beautifully designed campground with artistic touches throughout. Each space has its own name and character, as well as privacy. The bathroom with on demand hot water showers is one of the best I’ve seen. Kim and Michelle have poured their heart and soul into Camp Saguaro.

Gary M.

10 reviews

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· April 2025

What a treat!

24 ft Class B ·

Javelina Hollow

I booked this day last minute. Just needing one overnight, but I wish I had the time to stay longer! This place is very special. Everything is meticulous, from the laundry area to the bathrooms, well marked paths and really all the grounds. You can see, the owners put their heart and soul into this with all the little extra touches everywhere.

Location

Tucson, Pima, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of O’odham Jeweḍ, Tohono O’odham, and Hohokam First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking