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Epic Private 300 Acre Saguaro Park
1. Epic Private 300 Acre Saguaro Park
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35mi from Rio Rico · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
🌵 Escape to a 300 acre Private Nature Preserve: Exclusive Private Camping in Tucson, Arizona 🌄
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Sonoran Desert with our exclusive Private Nature Camping Sites at Infinity Ranch. Rediscovered after 34 years this gated wonderland stood untouched for 3 decades now open for you to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Sierrta Mountain Chain, where rugged landscapes meet starlit skies, and the serenity of nature becomes your personal sanctuary.
🏕️ Secluded Oasis Hidden Yet Close To City Life
Discover the magic of our carefully curated private camping sites, nestled behind 7000 acres of Arizona State Trust Land in the outskirts of Tucson . Yet, just 30 to 50 minutes from major tourist venues like: Old Tucson Studios, Pima Air and Space Museum, Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum, Casino Del Sol, Kitt Peak National Observatory, and many others. This hidden gem offers an intimate escape for those seeking solace in nature's embrace without trekking to far from access to modern amenities. Settle into your campsite surrounded by the enchanting saguaros and mesquite trees that paint the landscape.
🌅 Sunrise Serenity, Sunset Spectacle
Awaken to the gentle hues of the sunrise as the desert comes alive with a symphony of colors. Your private camping experience allows you to savor the tranquility of the morning, sipping a steaming cup of coffee or tea while the desert flora welcomes a new day. As the sun begins its descent, witness the breathtaking transformation of the horizon and create in harmony your own personal exclusive sunset ceremony, painting the sky in hues of pink, orange, and gold.
Get your camera ready for that Insta Pic. Oh and no worries High Speed Data Cellular Service is available from your preferred carrier.... YEP IN THE MIDDLE OF A SECLUDED PRIVATE NATURE PRESERVE YOUR PHONE WORKS!
🔥 Campfire Tales and Stargazing Delight
As the evening unfolds, gather around a your crackling campfire to share stories under the vast desert sky, lose yourself in a mesmerizing stargazing experience. With minimal light pollution, Infinity Ranch's night sky becomes a canvas of celestial wonders, inviting you to marvel at the cosmos like never before. Rated between a Class 2 Truly Dark Sky and a Class 3 Rual Dark Sky on the Bortle Scale
🚀 Tailored Adventures and Guided Exploration
Customize your camping adventure with a range of outdoor activities, from hiking through saguaro-studded trails, challenging mountain biking, small off-road ATVs allowed, birdwatching, desert survival skills, history and mining tours, nature photography and STAR GAZING. Our experienced guides are on hand to ensure you make the most of your desert expedition, providing insights into the unique flora, fauna, geological and massive mineral diversity (Fluorite, 3 Types Of Quartz and more) that call Infinity Ranch home.
🌟 Unplug and Reconnect
Escape the demands of modern life and embrace the simplicity of nature. Our private camping sites at Infinity Ranch provide you a unique private opportunity to unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the desert, where each moment is a precious gift waiting to be discovered.
🌿 Book Your Private Nature Camping
Experience Today
Launch on your adventure with our exclusive private camping sites in Tucson, Arizona at Infinity Ranch. Limited 4 slots available for Tent, Primative or Self Contained Camper/RV (Up To 24 Ft) Power can be provided for an extra fee of $ 25.00 per day. Potable Water Can Be Provided for a $10 fee. Reserve your spot now and create memories that will last a lifetime. Nature is calling – will you answer?
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Karla's Hummingbird Guest Ranch
2. Karla's Hummingbird Guest Ranch
100%
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39mi from Rio Rico · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Karla's Hummingbird Guest Ranch!
Check in after 12 pm, check out by 10 am.
My 8 acre private horse property is located in the Sky Islands area of South Eastern Arizona. Are you grown ups who don't want to be next to kids yelling and running around dropping trash and throwing rocks, or barking pit bulls chained up, or loud music and generators? Do you like a clean restroom and a nice breakfast area on a well maintained property? Do you want to feel safe, enjoy beautiful views and know your stuff won't be stolen while you are in Tombstone? Then my place is for you! 18 and over. NO PIT BULLS. Good well behaved dogs allowed on leash welcome. If you want to bring a properly raised young person you can make your case to me and I will consider.
I offer 2 full hook-up spaces, one space is covered. Power is 50 AMPS! An RV must be under 12' to fit under the covered space.
I offer 4 dry camping options. You can book the Tent Cabana-The Shady Rest- listing or you can dry camp by booking through my Tent and Vehicle Camping listing. There are no exact designated spaces for tent/vehicle camping. You can choose where you prefer to camp. An extra vehicle is OK as long as it's part of your one campsite. 2 groups with 2 camp vehicles is 2 campsites.
I also have the Pool House, an indoor option with a power outlet, and it's close to the pool and restroom area. You can set up your bed or rent a full size bed which I will set up for you.
This is my private property, you and your gear are safe and secure. You can leave your campsite and go exploring, no one will bother your stuff.
I have WiFi and great cell service here. Please arrive by 8pm unless arrangements are made in advance. I meet with you and show you around.
I will greet you and show you around. I close my gates at dark. Once you are here you may come and go as you please.
I am located just over an hour away from Tucson and 25 minutes off the 10.
Dry campers- Off the pool area there is a clean restroom in my back garage and a sink with hot water. There is a breakfast room with clean refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker available for your use. Lots of local birds visit daily. You are welcome to visit and pet my horses and donkeys!
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El Pais Motel & Campgrounds
3. El Pais Motel & Campgrounds
99%
(568)
45mi from Rio Rico · 15 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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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Coronado National Forest
4. Coronado National Forest
80%
(46)
National forest 21mi from Rio Rico · 479 sites
If you think southern Arizona is nothing but parched desert, think again.
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Rancho Relaxo
5. Rancho Relaxo
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(121)
48mi from Rio Rico · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
4+ acres in SW Tucson allow for fresh desert air and quiet starry nights
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Diamond Bell Park
6. Diamond Bell Park
38mi from Rio Rico · 1 site
Howdy, Folks!
My name is Joel, and I turned my off-grid property into a park. It’s located right across the street from a 3,000 acre swath of Arizona recreational state land. AZ state land is like a state park, but with zero amenities. So, I started building amenities on my property.
We now have trash service, compost toilets, running hot water, a shower building, a furnished campsite, a mini barndominium, and everything runs on solar power.
We also get Amazon deliveries.
The park is only 20 miles from the Tucson city limits, but when you get out here you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away. Your ears will ring for the first half hour while adjusting to the quiet.
It’s a great place to read a book, unwind, and take some time off from the mouse marathon of daily urban life.
It’s also a great place to bring your ATV, dirt bike, or favorite pew-pews to go play Mad Max Beyond Thunderchicken out in the state land.
There’s a little something for everybody if you know what I mean.
Night time is very dark out here. There are no street lights because Kitt Peak National Observatory is just over yonder. You can see it from the property.
Most nights the Milky Way is clear and visible in the sky. I have pathway lights, and low lumen lighting around the park, but a flashlight is still helpful for getting around at night.
Next door is a bird sanctuary with 2 macaws (Blue Bird and Max), and halfway up the mountain (Keystone Peak) is an abandoned fluorite mine you can go explore.
We are in the foothills of the Sierrita Mountains, at an elevation of 3,200 ft. That’s 1,000 ft higher than Tucson, and 2,000 ft higher than Phoenix. The plant life is very lush and green for the desert, and the wildlife is plentiful.
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Solquest Retreat
7. Solquest Retreat
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44mi from Rio Rico · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Solquest Retreat is a desert oasis made for you to enjoy the best things about the area with close proximity to expansive views, hiking trails, and great birding sites. Take a short drive to Lady of the Sierras or Bisbee for the afternoon. Stay on-site and enjoy walking the 40-foot classical labyrinth. Owners, Dean and Lisa will be happy to share about it's history and teach you how to use the labyrinth as a wellness tool. Lisa is an artist, offering options for art sessions, labyrinth meditations, and life+creativity coaching. She loves to talk color and share about her Color Affirmation Deck and Method. Find out your life path color and explore how color and enhance or even empower you. Creativity abounds here. Come enjoy the peacefulness of this place and stay awhile. Our goal for our visitors is that they experience "peace in the desert."
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Cacti Casitas
8. Cacti Casitas
100%
(9)
50mi from Rio Rico · 1 site
It's Sawyer’s virtual cohost
Patty Prickly Pear
Welcome to Central Tucson's
totally HIPCAMP-TECH accessed
SELF-SERVE-Stays w/
SELF-Check-in
Cacti Casitas gained popularity on another platform and is now joining the HIPCAMP Community after countless guests told us about it! Enjoy an awesome Casita among our Cacti Gardens on a shared property with 3 separate Casitas.
LOCATION has untouched homes (historical guide inside casitas)
locally owned/international food scene w/ walkable food and coffee shop
The neighborhood is near the bike path and 5 doors down from a huge park
3top-restaurants in .5mile
SELF-Sufficient / HIPCAMP-SAVVY most enjoy
Needy / "how far from?" least enjoy
NO TechSupport, Teaching Guests HIPCAMP, and/or
Special Request
Type-A's stay again and again.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Genevieve
April 2026
2 nights at Cacti Casitas
The early bird is the best spot to stay in Tucson! Niko has curated a one of a kind expirence with a unique historical stay and beautiful succulent and cacti garden. I 10 out 10 would recommend this peaceful and romantic get away!
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Haneen
March 2026
Weekend Trip to Epic Private 300 Acre Saguaro Park
This is the second time I’ve stayed at this property, first time was at a tent camp site and this time at the airstream (: it’s a lovely place and always have a good time here. The desert is beautiful and the hosts are wonderful!
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Erin
March 2026
1 night at Karla's Hummingbird Guest Ranch
On a car camping road trip, this was a perfect stop to not have to unload everything for one night! Quiet, peaceful, and the pool house was great! The kitchen space was nice for basic food prep (I had my own kitchen stuff) 10/10 would return!
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Corina
March 2026
Weekend Trip to Karla's Hummingbird Guest Ranch
We had a wonderful time staying in the pool house. There was a little heater that helped keep us toasty in the night and the the weather was glorious when the sun was out. The garage/kitchen bathroom area was nice to be able to use a fridge and wash hands.
Karla has a great setup and I enjoyed reading about her work and seeing her art and wood projects. So cool! We had some great conversations with the folks who were also staying around a bonfire. The outside was so nice that was so inviting to hang around and just be.
Would go again and recommend to others:)
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Tom
March 2026
With pets
This place is special. By the time we traveled from an Interstate to a state highway to a county road to a 2-lane dirt road to a 1-lane dirt road and through 2 gates, we were reminded of the old saying, “It isn’t the loneliest place on earth, but you can see it from here.” The views are truly epic, the night sky is spectacular, the entire 300 acres are off the grid, and Debi and Deacon do everything they can to make you welcome. The vintage 1962 Airstream is charming and has everything you need except groceries. We’ll go again.
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melina
March 2026
1 night at Karla's Hummingbird Guest Ranch
Her artistic renovations take the cake. Comfortable room and gracious host .
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Alton
February 2026
4 nights at Rancho Relaxo
I stayed a week in the RV and it's a perfect dry cabin setup. Cold filtered drinking water was provided in the RV. Sharing the shower/toilet facility with the other campers is a non issue and the walk past the goats and under the mesquites is quite pleasant. The outdoor bathroom has a heater and on demand hot water, it's walled enough for great privacy, but open enough to feel relaxed by the desert. Can't wait to stay again!!!
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Michelle
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Karla's Hummingbird Guest Ranch
Karla is such a thoughtful, hospitable hipcamp host. She puts so much intention into the details to make your stay comfortable and welcome. We really appreciated the unexpected accommodations like coffee, a microwave, snacks and games. Her property is really magically decorated as well. Five stars!
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Karisa
January 2026
1 night at Cacti Casitas
So this lovely place has become a home away from home for me truly! The location is perfect for whatever brings you to Tucson, restaurants, hiking, national park visits, seeing downtown… You’re right in the heart of it here and the casita is splendidly outfitted to meet all your comfort wants and needs. Niko is an outstanding host with So much intention and thoughtfulness put into your stay! 5 💫💫💫💫💫
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Rachel
January 2026
2 nights at Cacti Casitas
If you’re looking for a budget friendly, sweet, quiet, and clean casita to stay in this is the one. The owner really takes the time to make sure you are welcome and comfortable.
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Karisa
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Cacti Casitas
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This was my second stay at this casita, and it was just as perfect as the first. The space is peaceful, beautifully set up, and clearly created with a lot of care and intention. Every detail feels thoughtful, making it easy to truly relax and unplug.
The host is attentive and kind, striking that rare balance of being available without being intrusive. Three nights here felt grounding and restorative, and I left already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a quiet, mindful outdoor retreat.
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Sean
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Rancho Relaxo
I stayed in the RV and it was the perfect set up for my getaway weekend. It’s near west Saguaro NP so it’s very conveniently situated. Claire is super nice and helpful and responds to messages quickly. Even the goats were cute and not very noisy. I would definitely stay here again!
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Cassidy
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Cacti Casitas
Beautiful location and space. Directions were very clear and the space was incredibly peaceful and cozy
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Joseph
December 2025
1 night at Karla's Hummingbird Guest Ranch
Karla has created a beautiful property! I feel fortunate to have stayed there!
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Justin
December 2025
With pets
Great spot! This spot was a cute and cozy little bit of extra comfort for me and my dogs while on the road. Very friendly
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Brittany
December 2025
2 nights at Cacti Casitas
We loved our stay! The host was wonderful and the casita was perfect.
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December 2025
2 nights at Rancho Relaxo
We loved our stay in the camper. The camper was super cozy and comfortable and had everything we needed for a 2 night stay. The property is well maintained and it’s nice to walk around. We loved the outdoor bathroom! The hosts were kind and helpful and the property was safe and secure. The proximity to Saguaro National Park is super ideal. 10/10 would stay again.
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Myles
December 2025
2 nights at Rancho Relaxo
Great rv. Cozy and comfy. Bathroom/shower is a short walk away. Heat lamp and very hot water for cold evenings. 5/5 would recommend
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Nolan
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Cacti Casitas
An incredibly cute casita in town! Definitely worth staying at!
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Nick
December 2025
1 night at Epic Private 300 Acre Saguaro Park
Amazing property and surrounding area. Airstream was perfect for a night away under the stars. Deacon was super friendly and helpful. Very cool experience!
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