The best pets off leash campgrounds near Tubac, Arizona

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Tubac, Arizona? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 440 options tailored to your accommodation preference, activity/terrain preference, and location. Whether you're into historic sites, whitewater paddling, or off-roading (OHV), we've got you covered. With top campsites like El Pais Motel & Campgrounds (308 reviews), Dark Sky Camping and Glamping (115 reviews), and Karla's Hummingbird Rd. Guest Ranch (110 reviews), you can trust that you're in good hands. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like showers, trash, and toilets. With an average price per night of $32 and options as low as $9, you can't beat the value.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Tubac

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Tubac, Arizona? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 440 options tailored to your accommodation preference, activity/terrain preference, and location. Whether you're into historic sites, whitewater paddling, or off-roading (OHV), we've got you covered. With top campsites like El Pais Motel & Campgrounds (308 reviews), Dark Sky Camping and Glamping (115 reviews), and Karla's Hummingbird Rd. Guest Ranch (110 reviews), you can trust that you're in good hands. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like showers, trash, and toilets. With an average price per night of $32 and options as low as $9, you can't beat the value.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Tubac

1. SaguaroGlamp, near Saguaro NP

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50mi from Tubac · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Experience the fascinating beauty of the Sonoran Desert—just 45 minutes from Tucson and only minutes from the entrance to Saguaro National Park. Our peaceful property is the perfect starting point for nature lovers and adventurers. Hiking and horseback trails begin right on site, leading through stunning desert landscapes filled with giant saguaro cacti, rock formations, and wide open views. In the evening, enjoy breathtaking sunsets followed by crystal-clear night skies—far away from any light pollution. With a bit of luck, you may spot local wildlife such as deer, owls, coyotes, or rare desert birds. Some of the region’s most popular attractions are just a short drive away: the world-renowned Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the Western film town of Old Tucson, and the scenic Gates Pass overlook. Upon request and for a small additional fee, we also offer guided desert experiences—from informative daytime tours to exciting nighttime scorpion hunts with UV lights. These tours offer a unique way to connect with the desert on a deeper level. Whether you're camping, staying in your RV, or relaxing in one of our cozy casitas—this is where you'll find peace, nature, and the true spirit of the desert.

2. Roadrunner Tucson Birds and Cacti

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43mi from Tubac · 1 site · Tent, RV

This one spot private RV pad is minutes from downtown Tucson, the UofA and one block from the River "Loop" Bike Path. It's within walking distance to superb local eats and The Mercado. The entrance gate is 12.5’ wide and is a drive in or back in site. This is an off street fenced and gated site that is easy to access, and is also secure, and private. Your rig must be fully self-contained as there are No restrooms, showers, or laundry available on site. Include RV size/type in request. TENT Campers MUST have their own portable toilets. Travel nurses are welcome. Easy access from the Freeway and Downtown Tucson. This is an off street fenced and gated site that is easy to access, and is also secure, and private. Distances to hospitals in Tucson: St. Mary's Hospital 0.7 miles, St. Joe's Hospital 7.8 miles, Banner UMC 2.5 miles, Banner UMC South Campus 5.1 miles, Tucson Medical Center 6.6 miles, NW Hospital 6.2, miles away from this address. The space: There are full hook ups for electricity, potable water, sewer, and a provided fire pit. Property is in the city and at night you are still able to stargaze. This is a great spot for birders, cacti enthusiasts, and cyclists. Guests will have access to their own xeriscape garden. Be on the lookout for colorful birds. The pad has a 30 amp/120 volt RV box and a 20 amp/120 volt GFCI receptacle. No converters are available at this time. No generator use allowed anytime. The space can accommodate the small Class A’s. The site is 40’ long. If your combination RV/ Tow Vehicle is longer than that then there is off street parking directly in front of the entry gate. This is a pull in or back in site only and not a pull through. ADA sidewalks outside. Other things to note: This is a local residential neighborhood so no loud music or partying- quiet hours begin at 10p. Children must be supervised at all times. Dog owners must clean up after their pets- trash bin and bags are provided. Animal companions can be unleashed if kept within your enclosed area. No barking dogs left unattended in the fenced area. There is cacti in the garden so it recommended to wear shoes when outside. No restrooms available. Near several grocery stores, bus routes routes, and laundry mat in less than 1 mile.

3. Iron Quail Ranch

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48mi from Tubac · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Iron Quail Ranch is a modern off-grid regenerative homestead and meat goat ranch. The ranch lies in the center of Avra Valley, Arizona on historic farm and ranch land which has gradually been managed to return to its natural state of mesquites, ironwoods, cacti, and natural grasses. The ranch sits beautifully positioned between Saguaro National Park and Ironwood Forest National Monument. At Iron Quail Ranch we offer you a private and secure RV or tent campsite on 15 acres adjoining over 200,000 acres of public lands. There are unobstructed views of Saguaro National Park (West) and a private entrance into Ironwood Forest National Monument. There is abundant wildlife thriving in the riparian watershed on the property. There is easy access to both National parks from the property via ATV/UTV, car/truck, or even horseback. The level campsites can fit everyone from a tent camper up to 40-foot RVs. There is good cell phone reception on all major carriers at the property. Potable water, a sewer dump station, an outdoor kitchen, and a modern outhouse are available on the property. 120v electric charging stations are also available to recharge your small portable electronic devices.

4. Solquest Retreat

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49mi from Tubac · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

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."

5. Starry Desert Haven

37mi from Tubac · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Come and explore these 40 acres of raw desert land. The property is completely off-grid, surrounded by beautiful mountains and the dark night sky is perfect for star gazing. This land is very special to me. There are 5 dogs on the property that may roam as well as wild horses and cattle. There are plenty of walking trails leading to different areas of the property, making it easy to stay on a trail and explore. Located about 45 minutes from Saguaro National Park and the Desert Museum; about 1 hour from downtown Tucson. This location is also on the way to Kitt Peak Observatory. The roads to get here can be a bit rough so 4x4 vehicle is recommended!

6. Diamond Bell Park

29mi from Tubac · 3 sites · Lodging

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.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Meg

6 days ago

19 ft campervan

With pets

2 nights at Roadrunner Tucson Birds and Cacti

We loved the security and charm of this pretty, secure, campsite in the middle of a very urban area. There are lovely design choices in the charming campsite space - as well as water, electrics, etc. and it felt very private and safe: for our dog, for us, for leaving our camper. Clear communication and a warm welcome. I wish we had stayed longer and used the generous kindling and logs for the firepit as the space is so welcoming. The bright streetlight and some highway noise were not unexpected in the city - we would certinaly stay here again.

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Erica

2 weeks ago

20 ft Class B

With pets

4 nights at Roadrunner Tucson Birds and Cacti

Love love this spot. This is my 2nd time there and will stay again when I’m in town. Sophia is great and very welcoming. It feels so safe and private, while still 10 minutes to the university and central tucson.

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Starla

October 2025

26 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Iron Quail Ranch

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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Chelsea

October 2025

1 night at SaguaroGlamp, near Saguaro NP

A gem of a place that I can’t recommend enough! A friend and I stayed here for a night in our transition from Sedona to Tucson and absolutely loved it. Conny and her family are the kindest people and so knowledgeable about the area. The casitas are gorgeous- well decorated and with cozy amenities. Will be coming back to stay again.

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Maura

September 2025

With pets

3 nights at SaguaroGlamp, near Saguaro NP

Staying in the casita was the perfect setup for our getaway with our dogs! Visiting the desert with pets can be really hard, since the heat can be overwhelming and they aren’t allowed in many of the areas of the national park. Conny’s air conditioned Casita space was so perfect for us! We were able to keep the dogs safely inside for the hottest parts of the day, then hiked with them off leash through the acres and acres of BLM land that surrounds the property. I think this is one of the best ways to experience the desert, and I would highly recommend it to anyone traveling with dogs. The land is beautiful and close enough to the national park that you get to experience all the wonder of the saguaros and the animals from the ranch. Be mindful of the distance from town though! The closest grocery store is 45 minutes away, and the road coming in can be difficult at night.

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Juhl

September 2025

Tent

4 nights at Solquest Retreat

Amazing view of the mountains! This is a rural neighborhood with lots of 1-5 acre lots. It’s a perfect spot to be for, hiking, birding, mt biking. The river is close too. Tombstone, Bisbee, Kartchner Caverns and wine country all close for site seeing. Lisa and Dean are great and are creating a very cool space for art and healing. I loved walking the labyrinth!

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Joe

August 2025

1 night at SaguaroGlamp, near Saguaro NP

The ranch was beautiful and the Casita we stayed in was extraordinary. One of the best places we have stayed. Would definitely book again if we are ever in the area. The sunset and Sunrise from the property was breathtaking.

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Anthony

August 2025

19 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Roadrunner Tucson Birds and Cacti

Had a great time at this spot! Very secluded with all the hookups! Very close to downtown! Beautifully decorated space to enjoy some time in Tucson. Will return soon!

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Ruth

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to SaguaroGlamp, near Saguaro NP

Our family wanted to enjoy some quiet time in nature and this ranch turned out to be a perfect choice. In less than one hour from Tucson, we were in the middle of over 50 acres of wild dessert. Our room was in a private courtyard attached to the main house. It was comfortable, immaculate and provided superb views of the dessert. We spotted a roadrunner, quail, woodpeckers, spiders, millipedes and the Sonoran Toad. We also enjoyed star gazing and night photography. Our gracious hostess Cornelia quickly responded to our questions before our arrival. Getting there requires driving on an unpaved road for the last five miles. Our car was not equipped for this but Cornelia picked us up at the entrance to the farm. She and her family were warm and helpful and added to our Comfy, laid- back holiday at Casita Alpina.

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Terry

July 2025

20 ft Class B

With kids

2 nights at Iron Quail Ranch

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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Tiffany

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Iron Quail Ranch

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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Diane

June 2025

40 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Roadrunner Tucson Birds and Cacti

We stayed at Sophia's and Anthony's campsite for two nights. I can't say enough good things about this site! The garden is beautiful 😍 and the fence was nice and secure for our two mid-sized dogs. Anthony was a huge help to us as we backed in (we're pretty new at this). Sophia was always available to answer questions. The location was very convenient for the places we needed to go in Tucson. Overall, highly recommended!

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Nico

May 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Iron Quail Ranch

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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Erica

May 2025

20 ft Class B

With pets

3 nights at Roadrunner Tucson Birds and Cacti

Sarah’s place was perfect! The sliding metal gate made me feel safe and private. The hookups worked great and it was a perfect place to have out. The location was close to everything. I’ll definitely stay there again.

NEW for 2025! Campsite Kitt is a spacious pull-through site with a hard covered 12x10 covered pavilion, picnic table, fire pit, trash can and a 12x12 tent pad. The site can accommodate an RV or a tent. This site gets it's name from Kitt Peak observatory which can be seen in the far background of this photo.

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Katherine

May 2025

20 ft campervan

2 nights at Iron Quail Ranch

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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Dishawn

April 2025

19 ft Class C

7 nights at Iron Quail Ranch

“The perfect escape from the city. Secluded and serene, it gave us the clarity to think, breathe, and truly unwind. Peaceful beyond words.”

Susanna

April 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Iron Quail Ranch

Iron Quail is amazing. I can't say enough nice things. The hosts are super attentive and accessible. The sites are impeccable. The views spectacular, you're surrounded by breathtaking views 360⁰. The sunsets!!!!! The bathhouse is clean. Opt to have a mesquite pancake bfast. You won't be disappointed. Don't be concerned if you book the Kitt site and the proximity to the goats. They do not make a peep through the night.

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Steve

April 2025

22 ft Class B

1 night at Roadrunner Tucson Birds and Cacti

Excellent location in a unique area of Tucson. Lots of local food and culture, near the Tucson bike trails. A secure site within an amazing southwestern garden and full hookup makes this location 5 star. We stayed an extra day!

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Rosea

March 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Iron Quail Ranch

My family had a great time at Iron Quail Ranch. We enjoyed the beautiful views, goats, dogs, and chickens. My son really loved fresh goat milk from MooMoo. Mike was very friendly and we learned alot from him. The breakfast is delicious!

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Lisa

March 2025

23 ft Class B

1 night at Roadrunner Tucson Birds and Cacti

Friendly host, close to area restaurants, secure location.