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Camp Saguaro

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· 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.

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.

Michelle is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

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

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Desert

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347 ratings · 283 reviews

Kevin W.recommends

November 20, 2024

Curious Quail

10/10, would recommend! Great camping spot, just minutes away from the West District of Saguaro National Park. Same scenery, quiet and dark skies your get staying inside a national park, but with many more amenities - hot running water, solar lit footpaths, several yard games in the communal area, laundry and a cool little mercantile with nice, fairly priced gifts from local artisans. Both of the hosts were super nice and made us feel at home for the few nights we camped there. Definitely stay here if looking to camp near Saguaro NP

Jana G.recommends

November 16, 2024

Lovey Dovey

Kim and Michelle have an excellent property. It was so great to be greeted and given a tour of the property shortly after my arrival. There are great amenities, not normally seen at other campgrounds. It's a beautiful property and they continue to improve upon. I also appreciated the safety and security as both an inexperienced and newer camper. I'm so happy with my time at Camp Sahuaro.

John M.recommends

November 8, 2024

Curious Quail

Pleasant owners. Desert environment with well done improvements. Sites flat, well spaced. Hot showers. Much common area with chairs, tables games available. Great sunsets. Very close to NP and Desert Museum.

Jennifer Y.recommends

November 8, 2024

Lovey Dovey

Hidden camping gem

We loved car camping at Camp Saguaro! Camp was clean! The common area was great with seating and games...we played cornhole. (I lost but I won't hold it against them.) There was plenty of solar lighting, but not enough to diminish the amazing star gazing. The bathrooms were great, clean and the on demand Hot water was well appreciated, the only wish was for a bench in the shower. There was a Kitchen sink area to wash dishes with hot water. The mercantile was cute and the artwork was gorgeous. Kim was friendly and informative (follow her driving directions!!! Would definitely Camp here again.

Joerg B.recommends

November 6, 2024

Flying Jewels

Very nice setup and very nice host. We love the place

Jessica B.recommends

November 1, 2024

Silly Lizard

The Blumenthals

I really loved this campground. The location you can't beat near Saguaro National Park and Old Tucson. I love the uniqueness of the campground. I walked the property. Warm water and flushing toilets. Next time I plan to try a different campsite. Ours was perfect we had no issues, just really liked some of the other choices. Thanks again for a great option, we plan to use this campground whenever we are in Tucson

Location

Tucson, Pima, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of O’odham Jeweḍ, Tohono O’odham, and Hohokam First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking