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Greg
3 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely and secluded desert oasis exactly as advertised for road weary travelers. Enjoyed the seclusion, dark night sky and close proximity to Tucson. Highly recommended for its minimalism and desert maximalism.
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Starla
October 2025
26 ft pop-up camper
The views were lovely and we found the camp to be spotlessly clean. The bathroom was amazing, much nicer than pictured, and also pristine. There was definitely a lot of attention to detail in creating this space.
My husband and I are older and we often have friends who are nervous about camping. This would be a perfect spot for anyone wanting to have a little get away or practice camping, yet feel safe while doing so.
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Kayden
October 2025
Tent
I enjoyed my brief stay at Weary Traveler Haven and definitely plan to book again when I need a great place away from the city to star-gaze. Booked this stay to watch the Orionid meteor shower and was not disappointed. The tent platform was the ideal place to lay back and watch the sunset and meteor shower and then sunrise the next morning. I also appreciated the fire pit with its included grill. And it was incredibly nice having a clean and conveniently located restroom within easy walking distance from the camping spot. The location of this hipcamp spot was easy to get to, the instructions were simple to follow, and I was greeted shortly after my arrival with the fresh loaf of sourdough I purchased from the hosts. They were unfortunately out of the jam, but promptly reimbursed me and sincerely apologized. If you can afford to, definitely treat yourself to a loaf. It was delicious. Communication with the hosts was also really easy and their responses back were quick and always friendly. There was a bit of construction going on close to the property which started early in the morning, but it didn't bother me much. Overall, I had an incredible time at this location and plan to book again in the future.
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Linda
October 2025
Tent
This was our first time with Hipcamp and very impressed. First off Tim & Victoria went out of their way to make sure everything was ok. It had sites set so you weren’t super close. They just opened Playa Tortuga Ultra Lounge a domed space to meet with the other campers to visit stay out of the heat or use a heater on cold night or a propane fire pit and visiting. They have several other things to do for activities. Our campsite had a propane grill, sink and running water, fire ring, table and chairs and a tub with extras if you forgot something. Nothing was left out and we didn’t even bring all our usual stuff for tent camping as they had it for us. Fun place to stay
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Terry
July 2025
20 ft Class B
With kids
Due to some issues with receiving our new van, we basically lost a day of our trip, so we didn't get to spend the night at Iron Quail as planned. We kept Michael informed and did stop by for a quick look at his ranch and take advantage of his modern outhouse (full bathhouse) which was great. Michael was a great host and showed us around his ranch and taught us about it all. He was very patient and nice to our 7-year-old granddaughter answering all her questions and allowing her to pet the dogs, goats, and chickens. She loved the experience.
Thanks Michael and hope to make it back so we can spend a night in the dark desert!
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Lili
June 2025
Tent
The landscape here is beautiful, and I loved my stay! It was super quiet. I can’t really describe how much I appreciated a cool shower in the desert.
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Tiffany
June 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful desert property! You can see they put a lot of work into it. We stayed there as a “quick” way to get to kitt peak observatory, which you can see from the campsite!! It is an hour drive up but that’s about as close as you can camp to the observatory!
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Joesph
June 2025
Tent
With kids
This place was fantastic! The sourdough bread was outstanding. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to all my friends and travelers.
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Nico
May 2025
20 ft campervan
Michael’s land was beautiful, peaceful, and felt very comfortable and safe for a solo female traveler. The bathroom and shower area was clean and cute and very well done. You can tell Michael and his family put care into everything they do on their property. The stargazing was amazing and the location was great for everything Tucson has to offer. Would recommend!!
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Meg
May 2025
Tent
Julie and her husband were wonderful hosts! The property is fully fenced in and feels very safe. The campsite was comfortable and well setup, with a nice fire pit. Easy access to the toilet and shower in the tack room. Their dogs are extremely friendly and fun to have around and being right there with the horses was exactly what I was looking for.
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CJ
May 2025
Tent
Other than the heat, the site was very nice. We were the only ones there. First off, they were very accommodating. When our tent wasn’t able to fully secure to the bottom of the platform, they brought out some rope to tie it down. The property was beautiful, with a large saguaro right next to the sites that we had to take a picture next to. We saw a coyote the last night we were there not too far from the site, but due to the remoteness and environment, it’s definitely not a surprise. It was very central for the plans we had even if it is very remote, but if we were to do something similar again, we would definitely stay here!
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Jessenia
May 2025
Tent
Taylor was really chill and sweet to talk to. Her bread is also worth buying.
As for the campsite, our tent was smaller than the platform so we used some leftover rope to tie it down instead of using steaks. They had a great stove, hot shower, and portable toilet.
Would camp here again!
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Katherine
May 2025
20 ft campervan
The location was unbeatable and the hospitality was fantastic. Michael was super welcoming. The bathroom was maybe cleaner than my own. We ate his eggs our whole trip and they were delicious.
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Christopher
May 2025
Tent
Beautiful Arizona desert night sky. Slept like a baby. Would definitely return to this lovely spot in the near future. Host was perfect. Two thumbs way up.
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Jennifer
April 2025
Tent
My partner and I had a lovely time on Julie's land. It was perfect for what we were looking for and we enjoyed the dogs and farm animal friends, and the peaceful evenings. We also enjoyed being so close to the east side of Saguaro National Park - just a 15 minute drive to the trailhead we hiked from. The bathroom space was maintained nicely. I was actually able to log into work from the campsite, so the wifi was quite good for those who might want that. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend for others.
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Andrea
April 2025
Tent
With pets
This place is absolutely amazinv. Very private, the owners are very kind and attwntive if needed, and it feels so peaceful and secluded. I highly recommend this stay!
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Max
April 2025
Tent
Great campsite! Very clean and organized! Beautiful stars at night!
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Nathaniel
April 2025
Tent
I felt welcomed and acommated for here. The hosts worked with me as I was having scheduling difficulties on my part and were nice to me but please be respectful of their time as I say onto you. I can tell they have a love for animals and work hard to maintain a peaceful space. It amplified my stay in Tuscon and found the area relaxing when coming back from where ever. I recommend checking out the bear canyon trailhead near this spot to get the full experience, but camping here was very nice. Since there are horses on site, it'll keep all matters of venomous critters away as they regularly move about, but the horses are very quiet at night so I was able to rest well. It's far enough from the city to hear the nature of the sanoran desert. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
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Dan
April 2025
Tent
Group trip
Clean bathroom, shower and property. clear view of the stars ,great and communicative host
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Dishawn
April 2025
19 ft Class C
“The perfect escape from the city. Secluded and serene, it gave us the clarity to think, breathe, and truly unwind. Peaceful beyond words.”
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