El Pais Motel & Campgrounds

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417 reviews

· Tucson, Pima, Arizona

1 acre hosted by Toni S And Karl P.

2 lodging sites · 12 RV sites · 1 tent site

Near Saguaro National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center.

Best in Arizona: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Best rv-sites: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Full RV hookups

Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.

El Pais is a family owned and operated motel and campground located in southern Tucson. We embrace the mid-century era with an awesome design, stimulating artwork, and fun amenities. If you're looking for a place to have an amazing experience by pitching a tent, living your best van life, or enjoying a full hookup RV experience you won't be disappointed. So come and book with us here at the world famous El Pais Motel & Campgrounds.

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99% Recommend512 ratings · 417 reviews

El Pais offers a unique and friendly atmosphere that many campers find delightful. The mid-century modern decor and communal spaces like the clubhouse and outdoor kitchen add to the charm, making it a fun place to relax and socialize. The hosts, Toni and Karl, are frequently praised for their warmth and helpfulness. While the proximity to the highway can mean some noise, the overall experience is one of comfort and community.

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Paul W.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

20 ft Class B ·

Van Life Site Limited Hookup (2)

Karl was very helpful. The 50s-60s decor is a wonderful riot. A small easy going space I will certainly use again if traveling in this direction

Maureen G.

5 reviews

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· March 2025

Convenient clean camping

10 ft campervan ·

Van Life Site Limited Hookup (1)

We stayed for several days. Karl greeted us when we arrived & walked us to our spot. Then we settled in & headed to the open air coffee/patio area while a movie was playing over the pool. The bathrooms/showers were spotless. Coffee was hot & available from the pot every morning. We were in our truck camper & rather than pack up to do things, we'd just get an Uber to our destinations. The campsite is gravel with supplied grass pad. The other campers were respectful, quiet & fun to interact with. It was nice to be able to get out & walk to the pool & soak our feet. It's not heated so it was too cold in Feb. It can be loud during the day with the military planes flying & training overhead. At night there's a hum of the highway but it's just white noise to me. I would imagine in the summer it could be quite hot cause the only shade is by the poolside. I'd stay here again.

Sarah F.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Awesome One-Of-A-Kind Campground!

Tent ·

Tent or Tent/Car Campsite

Very cool retro campground with tons of awesome antiques! The owners put a lot of work into making it cute and making guests comfortable and you can tell they love their little property! Very worth the money considering all the extras you get for free (firewood, filtered water, coffee, bathroom access, pool and movie screen, disco ball on the patio and so much more!) Had to leave a night early due to an emergency and was very sad to go so soon! Will be staying again on the next Arizona vacation 😄

Savannah J.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

26 ft Class C ·

RV Motorhome Full Hookup Site (1)

Very cute property that felt safe. The coffee in the morning and the movies at night were so nice and the owner was very friendly

Steve C.

17 reviews

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· March 2025

Great every time

17 ft campervan ·

Van Life Site Limited Hookup (1)

Good to be back here again. Fun location with tasty food nearby.

Michelle H.

4 reviews

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· March 2025

Relaxed, fun place to stay

18 ft campervan · With pets ·

RV Motorhome Full Hookup Site (2)

Chill place to stay. I liked the vibe here and felt very comfortable. There are tons of places to hang out filled with vintage furniture and interesting vintage finds. I appreciated the hot coffee every morning and the fresh eggs in the fridge. The only downside - there are only two bathrooms, which seems like it’d be sufficient but it was not infrequent that there’d be a wait to use them since they are normal home bathrooms with toilets and showers, and you might have to wait on someone to finish a shower when you have to go. A separate toilet or portapotty would help.

Location

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

Native Land Digital.

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