Saguaro National Park - Camping

Saguaro National Park by US-Parks

Open

Open All Year

Details

Backcountry camping is permitted in the Saguaro Wilderness Area located in the Rincon Mountain District. This backcountry area consists of 59,930 acres and was designated as a wilderness area in 1976. There are six wilderness campgrounds, which are only accessible by foot or horse. All of these campgrounds are a minimum of six miles from the nearest trailhead. Water is available seasonally in the wilderness area. Check with the RMD visitor center for a current water report. Manning Camp has a permanent spring, however, it may be frozen over during the winter months. It is strongly recommended that all water be treated before drinking. Saguaro National Park does NOT offer drive-in camping facilities on either district. Camping is available in nearby county and state parks and in the Coronado National Forest.

Tucson Mountain District

Details

No camping is available within the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Rose Canyon Campground

Mileage:16 mi

Description: Warnings: 1 night minimum stay on weekends and/or holidays.
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Showers Point Group Site Campground

Mileage:18 mi

Description: Day use group shelters and sites are available at Rose Canyon Campground.
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Tortilla Campground

Mileage:99 mi

Description: Campground is open from October 1 to April 29 Tortilla campground is located directly across the historic Apache Trail from Tortilla Flat, Arizona. Facilities provided include water and sewer hookups, picnic table, and grill at each site, restrooms, and a dump station. Garbage service also provided. Services at Tortilla Flat include a post office, restaurant, gift shop, and a public cellular credit card phone (emergency 911). Canyon Lake and Marina is located two miles west and includes public boat launches and picnic/fishing sites, restaurant, excursion boat, and boat rentals.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"