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Dark Sky Camping and Glamping

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· Tucson, Pima, Arizona

763 acres hosted by Bethania And Brian H.

5 lodging sites · 3 RV/tent sites

Near Saguaro National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Red Hills Visitor Center.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Best in Arizona: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

We moved to this property after a year of searching for the perfect piece of land. We wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature. The more we fell in love with the peace and quiet of the desert, the fresh air, and the breathtaking view of the stars at night, the more we wanted to share our oasis with others. We love camping and wanted to be surrounded by others who love it as much as we do! We know some people prefer pitching a tent and complete solitude while others prefer a getaway with a really comfy bed and all the comforts of home! Whether you prefer to camp and would like hundreds of acres to yourselves or you would prefer to glamp in our private 80-acre tiny house village, we are here for you! Choose your adventure! Learn more about this land: Our land is surrounded by gorgeous mountain views and natural desert landscape. With plenty of surrounding vacant land and walking paths to explore, you will never get bored of the scenery. Get away from neighbors and stretch out as you'll have acres all to yourself. As if the daytime views aren't breathtaking enough, the sunsets light up the sky in cotton candy to bright tangerine hues and magnify the beauty of the mountains. The night sky sparkles with stars and constellations as we are a dark sky community with very minimal light pollution for miles. The sounds of the desert and wildlife help you to get the deepest sleep as there is very little man made noise in our area. You can hike, dirt bike, bring your off-road vehicles, explore our property and rock hound for as many quartz as you can carry! You may even catch a glimpse of some wild horses, cows, bulls, birds, hawks, jackrabbits, and roadrunners! Nearby attractions include Keeylocko Cowtown (self proclaimed historic town just acres away with a old western vibe and bar), Kitt Peak Observatory, Saguaro National Park, Old Tucson, and Downtown Tucson. If you are new to camping, we can also help provide you with some of the necessities you may have forgotten for a small additional fee (chairs, water, tents, blankets etc). We encourage you to ditch your phone and enjoy nature while you are here. You wont want to miss these views! ** Please let us know if you do not have 4-wheel drive and will be towing a trailer, if you have large RV, or a car that doesn’t manage well on dirt roads. We have multiple campsites with different accessibility and want to help you find the perfect spot for your vehicle!

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196 ratings · 175 reviews

Kate S.recommends

December 3, 2024

Dark Sky Camping

Mountain site van camp

Wonderful Thanksgiving van camp at this property. We stated at the mountain site. So quite and only had one vehicle go by in the 2 days we were there. The first night the coyotes sang to us as we danced around the fire. We had 2 bundles of wood stocked for us at the fire pit and it was more than we could burn. The weather was perfect! Shorts in the daytime and light pants with long sleeves at night. Walked the two track road up towards coyote mountain and then the fence line till we came to the closest homes. Pure solitude and magic. The only draw back to this site is the terrible washboard dirt road into and out of the property. We did not have our air compressor on board this trip so we did not air down the van tires. So the about 7 miles of road to property took about an hour in our van. Their is a chevron gas station near the turn off that did have air, but we did not stop to see if it was in working order. Going to the property this little bumping ride was annoying, but after being at the property for 2 days enjoying ourselves and relaxing, the ride out just seemed to be a reminder to sliw down and enjoy the journey.

Caroline F.recommends

December 1, 2024

Dark Sky Camping

Best night under the stars!

I love Bethania and Brian's beautiful land - I saw horses and coyote... it's gorgeous! Bethania is attentive and kind. Just an all-round positive experience. I wouldn't change a thing and I will heading there again!

Diane M.recommends

November 30, 2024

Dark Sky Camping

Perfect Option for Dispersed Campin

Husband and I greatly liked our camping trip to Dark Sky. It was the exact amount of seclusion we wanted to test out the functionality of our new off-road camper. The location is scenic and not difficult to reach. We took walks, explored the area with our truck, had great campfires, and were visited by the wild horses each day. We hardly saw anyone else except roadrunners and jackrabbits. This is the perfect place if you are looking for dispersed camping where you have LOTS of room and some solitude while still being close to Tucson. We will go back!

Maria R.recommends

November 18, 2024

Dark Sky Camping

Great property

We had a great time. The land was private. We saw wild horses running around. There is so much exploring to do on the property.

Savannah B.recommends

November 4, 2024

Dark Sky Camping

Loved it here!

We loved this camping site! The stars were gorgeous and the site was well maintained! Loved that the provided firewood was local, and it felt just isolated enough! My non-4WD made it but the ride was definitely bumpy! Totally doable and worth it!

Rusty B.recommends

July 2, 2024

Dark Sky Camping

This was a great place! Enjoyed the dessert and the dessert heat

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