The best star host campgrounds near San Manuel, Arizona

Looking for the perfect camping experience near San Manuel, Arizona? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 443 options available, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. From budget-friendly options as low as $9 per night to a variety of amenities like trash disposal, showers, and campfires, Hipcamp has got you covered. If you're into historic sites, wind sports, or surfing, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained. And for those who value the opinions of others, check out our top campsites with rave reviews: El Pais Motel & Campgrounds (308 reviews), Dark Sky Camping and Glamping (115 reviews), and Karla's Hummingbird Rd. Guest Ranch (110 reviews). So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Ample room to park even the largest RV or trailer and room to back up or turn around. All with the view of the Catalina mountains right there.

Looking for the perfect camping experience near San Manuel, Arizona? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 443 options available, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. From budget-friendly options as low as $9 per night to a variety of amenities like trash disposal, showers, and campfires, Hipcamp has got you covered. If you're into historic sites, wind sports, or surfing, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained. And for those who value the opinions of others, check out our top campsites with rave reviews: El Pais Motel & Campgrounds (308 reviews), Dark Sky Camping and Glamping (115 reviews), and Karla's Hummingbird Rd. Guest Ranch (110 reviews). So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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1. The Mountain View Spot!

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29mi from San Manuel · 1 site · RV · Tucson, AZ

Large RV parking space located just minutes away from Saguaro National Park! Take in the majestic views of the Catalina and Rincon mountains while being surrounded by abundant Hummingbirds, songbirds and desert wildlife in a quiet rural neighborhood. Located along a very popular biking route with easy access to all the amenities you'll need. There is a 220V 50 amp plug and a 110v 20 amp plug with fresh water available on site. Learn more about this land: Park your RV, Travel Trailer or Van on a large concrete pad with amazing views of the Catalina and Rincon Mountains! Minutes away from Saguaro National Park East and several hiking and biking trails. Abundant desert wildlife with hummingbirds, songbirds and even some resident Gila monsters. Plenty of space to enter and turn around on the property. The property is open and not fenced. There is abundant wildlife in the area so it's best to keep your furry friends on a leash if possible. Well behaved or trained pets may be ok off leash.

2. Boulder hideout

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38mi from San Manuel · 1 site · Lodging · Cactus Forest, AZ

In the middle of the vast Florence desert lies the most beautiful, enormous granite boulders that you have ever seen! This majestic place has also been home to the Hohokam indian tribe thousands of years ago, with pottery and arrowheads scattered throughout the property to carved out holes in rocks used for cooking, The Boulders is rich with history. We welcome you to an unforgettable glamping experience right in the middle of these granite giants!

3. Double H Hacienda

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27mi from San Manuel · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Tucson, AZ

Unique new RV sites! Settle in at the Double H Hacienda, a gated ‘oasis in the desert’. We offer 5 star accommodations; breathtaking views of the sunrise over the Catalina mountains and sunset over the Tucson Mountains…Located in the heart of Northwest Tucson (Shannon/Overton) just north of the Omni National Golf Course. Property includes plenty of shade with Picnic areas and firepits! Watch the horses play or take advantage of our Equine Experience. Play area includes slide, swings, kid’s zipline and trampoline. Beautiful pool and hot tub included! Fenced dog area (aka " the Penalty Box") Electricity, water and dump station provided. Minimum of 3 nights, maximum 30 nights. Site 1: RV/Camping Trailer/5th wheels up to 32 ft. Site 2: RV/Camping Trailer/5th wheel pull through for larger rigs.

4. Wild Burro Desert Retreat

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28mi from San Manuel · 1 site · RV · Marana, AZ

We are empty-nesters enjoying our retirement years on our 5 beautiful acres in Marana, AZ. We are conveniently located just 7.7 miles (15 minutes) east of I-10.' *Please note: We do not allow tent, truck, or car camping. All guests must have a self contained, trailer, RV, or camper van with a working toilet. We have full hook ups with a 30 amp electrical service. We enjoy traveling in our trailer and have recently determined that we would love to provide a convenient, beautiful and peaceful camping experience for others! We have beautiful mountain views and are adjacent to the Tortolita Preserve. (2,400 acres) The reserve offers trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding. We have cleared a portion of our land, far enough away from our home, in order for our guests to experience a taste of desert beauty and privacy. If you enjoy wildlife, know that it is very likely you will see cottontail rabbits, jack rabbits, javelina, and more. You may wish to visit the Ritz Carlton - Dove Mountain which is just a short 6.3 miles up the hill. There, you can enjoy a delicious meal and/or the best of golfing. Dove Mountain Brewing is 2.7 miles down the hill and offers locally handcrafted beer! Enjoy the best beer and grilled food while playing darts or watching your favorite sports team on TV. The best thing about our property is the feeling of being secluded yet having everything else nearby. There is certainly no shortage of things to do and no shortage of desert beauty here at the Wild Burro Desert Retreat! PLEASE NOTE: We do not allow tent camping nor camping in trucks or cars. All guests must have a self contained trailer or RV. Thank you!

5. Saguaro national monument west

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36mi from San Manuel · 1 site · RV · Tucson, AZ

In the family for 30 years, owned by Tucson natives. Learn more about this land: At the foot of the Saguaro National Monument West, a true desert experience. Watch the incredible Sonoran sunsets and gaze at thousands of stars as you listen to the coyotes howl. This is a remote get away from it all experience! This site is only available for RV use. There are no shower or restroom facilities available. There are two RV sites available both have 50/30 amp systems with well water faucets and hookups to a septic system. The second site is only available to the primary renter at an additional cost. Hiking trails, and beautiful views. You can’t properly describe the beauty.

Stories from the community

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Paul

1 week ago

32 ft Class A

With pets

6 nights at Double H Hacienda

We have been traveling full time in our RV for 6 months and this was one of our favorite stays. Bill and his family are great hosts, and made us feel right at home. Our kids loved the in ground trampoline, the hot tub and the playground, and there was plenty of room for them to run around. The equine experience was a highlight for our family, and we learned a lot about horses. Couldn’t recommend Double H Hacienda any higher.

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Ilona

3 weeks ago

32 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Double H Hacienda

Bills is a very helpful and considerate host. Made our stay pleasant. The grandkids loved the horses and trampoline.

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Joshua

November 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at The Mountain View Spot!

Great views and a very nice property with room to walk.

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Amanda

November 2025

With kids

1 night at Boulder hideout

Super private and beautiful location. It was awesome to be able to see all the stars at night. The place was clean and cozy and perfect for what we needed. I do recommend bringing extra lighting, if you want to move around at night. Thankfully we did. I would return

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Werner

September 2025

29 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to Double H Hacienda

We stayed four days at Williams place, we enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time. The campsite was great, clean and also the pool made our stay even more enjoyable. Especially, William is a nice guy who does everything for us to make our vacation perfect. His place exceeded our expectations.

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Michele

May 2025

24 ft Class C

1 night at The Mountain View Spot!

A great property for passing thru for the night. Nice location and we loved the gazebo for relaxing in the evening. Chris was very attentive and helpful and answered any questions we had!

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Tony

May 2025

1 night at Boulder hideout

Cabin and Land were Amazing... Loved the Peace and Tranquility! Good break from the daily routine in a unique surreal atmosphere.. Cole was a great host! As described and then some... Thanks again for Sharing your property!

Our 40ft motorhome with that gorgeous view.

PATTY

May 2025

40 ft Class A

With pets

7 nights at Saguaro national monument west

Do you love being in the middle of nowhere surrounded by Saguaro, Prickly Pear, Barrel, and Jumping Charro cacti, watching gorgeous sunsets, and star-gazing at night, listening to the white winged doves, cactus wren, Gila woodpeckers, Gambel’s quail and the cry of coyotes? Then this place is for you. Full hookups! Our 40ft motorhome had plenty of room. Saguaro Nat. Park entrances (E&W) are close by as is Mount Lemmon. Lots of hiking trails. Tucson is close enough, lots of shopping, groceries & restaurants. We can’t say enough good things about this place. The road in is dirt, gravel, & a bit of asphalt. It is worn, bumpy & washboarded, but take your time and it’s no problem and well worth the effort. We can’t wait to visit again.

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Lisa

May 2025

5 nights at Saguaro national monument west

Camping on James' land was surreal - beautiful location for views and sunrises or sunsets. Easy set up and James was very helpful providing directions that made arrival easy. Quiet and would definitely recommend.

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Liana

May 2025

14 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wild Burro Desert Retreat

Lovely and quiet spot. Excellent amenities! Loved having water, electric and dump station. The saguaros were in bloom too!!

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JIL

April 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Double H Hacienda

Bill met us when we arrived. He was very friendly and helpful as was his wife Colleen. The entire property is gated and friendly dogs don’t need to be leashed. The location was near Saddlebrook which is what we were looking for. Our site was level and easy to get to. The area was pretty quiet with doves cooing most of the time we were there. Bill and Colleen both said there was a lot of work they still needed to do on the property, but we had everything we needed for our 3 night stay.

Cool view atop a boulder about 3 minutes away from the cabin

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Josh

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Boulder hideout

We absolutely loved our stay! The location was beautiful and unique, surrounded by scenic views and huge boulders that made the whole experience feel extra special. The cabin itself was cozy and perfect for a peaceful overnight getaway with my wife and our dogs. Cole, the host, went above and beyond by providing thoughtful amenities like fresh well water in a barrel, firewood, a lighter, a grill with propane, and even small but super helpful items like paper towels and dishes. It’s clear that a lot of care was put into making the place comfortable and welcoming. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking to relax and enjoy nature with a few comforts included.

Megan

April 2025

18 ft travel trailer

8 nights at Saguaro national monument west

This place was perfect. I will always come back when I’m in the Tucson area. It was stunningly beautiful, huge, impeccably clean and very prívate. I liked it so much I extended my stay after I saw the site.

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Ron

April 2025

40 ft travel trailer

4 nights at The Mountain View Spot!

Lovely views and it was fun to watch the birds feeding while relaxing in the gazebo. Also fun hiking and mountain biking trails nearby also.

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Pam

April 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With pets

9 nights at Wild Burro Desert Retreat

Bob and Cindy have a wonderful little spot that is convenient to so many things in Tucson. It’s like being in the wilderness but still having the amenities of the city. Cindy was very helpful. It’s extremely well maintained. I know some people complained about the dirt road but we did not find it that big of a deal. We hope that we get the opportunity to wander in that direction again and stay at the Wild Burro!

Toni

April 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at The Mountain View Spot!

Cannot say enough positive things about Chris and the wonderful spot he and his wife provided. Close to conveniences such as markets, carb wash, laundromat, dining etc. yet feels like it’s country. Sitting under the gazebo and viewing all the birds thanks to the bird feeders being stocked regularly was such a plus for us. Even a rubbish bin was provided (fellow HipCampers; please do not abuse it by overfilling). One truly feels at home here. We hated to leave! Would definitely come again and happy to recommend!

Gary

April 2025

24 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Saguaro national monument west

James was a great host and the location exceeded our expectations! It really does back up to park land and the views were phenomenal! Be sure to follow the driving instructions he gives you!! Google maps took me in a different and non passable way.

Jocelyn

April 2025

21 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to The Mountain View Spot!

Lovely site! Woke to a bird song symphony and enjoyed having my coffee under the shade structure.

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Richard

April 2025

31 ft fifth wheel

4 nights at Saguaro national monument west

This is a hidden gem for those who appreciate natural beauty and a peaceful atmosphere. Surrounded by desert cactus and framed by gorgeous mountain views, it offers a scenic and relaxing experience. It is reasonably private. Full hookups work great. The only downside is the access road, which is fairly rough and may be a bit challenging for larger rigs—so it’s best to take it slow on the way in. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot for anyone looking to enjoy the desert in comfort and quiet.

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Mary

April 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Wild Burro Desert Retreat

Beautiful, private setting. Bob and Cindy are amazing hosts! The welcome box was a wonderful addition. We will definitely stay here for future visits!