Camping near Tucson with climbing
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GLAMP CAMP STAY at INFINITY RANCH
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents300 acres · Tucson, AZ
🌵 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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La Hacienda Chuparosa
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Tucson, AZ
When my husband and I were dating in NY we confessed our mutual desire to get back "home" to the west. It made me fall in love with him even faster. So when we married we moved to Washington DC knowing that in time we would make it west. 5 years later, when the traffic and the politics has taken its toll, we made a trip to Tucson and fell in love with this charming property that exudes all the beauty and grace of the Sonoran Desert. We looked at each other as we walked around looking at the stunning Mtn. Views and the mesquite fence and knew we were finally "home."
I've always adored the SW Hummingbirds and wanted to name the property La Hacienda Chuparosa. When we moved in, for the first week, every morning a hummingbird was sipping nectar from one of our plants in the front yard. We knew it was meant to be.
So we added a couple of horses to our dream, built some stalls, and now are ready to welcome you to La Hacienda Chuparosa. We know you will find the same magic here that we do.
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Iron Quail Ranch
2 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Marana, AZ
Iron Quail Ranch is a modern off-grid homestead. The ranch lies in the center of Avra Valley, Arizona on former farm and ranch land which has gradually returned 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.
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Singing Winds Lane
2 sites · Lodging2 acres · Tucson, AZ
Located by the southwest corner of Tucson mountain park, this spot is at the back of a small neighborhood (at the end of a dead-end road). The back of the property, where the camping is, opens up to miles of desert / mountains and a great spot to have a gathering (Music and parties OK) or as a quiet spot to relax and listen to the coyotes.
Hiking trails start just 20 feet away from the tent!
10 minute drive to Saguaro national Park and the Desert Museum, 30 minutes to downtown.
2 sites:
• RV Site with queen bed, kitchen, shower
• 10’ x 10’ canvas tent with comfy queen bed. Plenty of space for additional tents / vans / RV
BBQ grill / table / chairs / fire pit
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Camp Ochoa Downtown
2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Tucson, AZ
A spacious backyard offers a private bathroom and fire pit with room for an RV trailer (up to 34 feet), van, or a tent. This is urban camping. Walk or ride your bike to 4th Ave and downtown. Cruise along the Santa Cruz River bike path while the sun sets pink and orange over the Tucson Mountains. Peruse shops, restaurants, and museums, all accessible on foot. For outdoor adventure, Tucson's terrific hiking, climbing, and mountain biking are all available within a short drive, while the best Mexican food is just down the street.
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Desert Getaway in Avra Valley
4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Avra Valley, AZ
This serene beautiful space was a portion of a property owned by a dear friend of ours who lost his battle with cancer in early 2021.
As were his wishes, we have created various rental spaces in which we donate the proceeds to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and several local animal shelters.
Learn more about this land:
Welcome to Avra Valley, a well-kept secret escape just west of Tucson, Arizona. “The Henry” campsite is surrounded by natural desert plantings as well as gorgeous Eucalyptus trees which are on a drip watering system.
The private designated acre offers electrical, water and sewer hookup for a single RV.
This is a beautiful desert getaway convenient located close to the Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain Park, Gates Pass, and the Ironwood National Forest.
Some local amenities include a Speedway Gas Station, Dollar General, restaurant/bar and a general store all within a 5 minute drive.
Come disconnect and enjoy!
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The Hills
5 sites · RVs10 acres · Benson, AZ
Learn more about this land:The Hills is 10 pristine acres in north east Pima county - Benson/Vail. Well graded roads, most of the way. Right around the corner from the Winery but, next to zero traffic! The rolling topography makes for very challenging hiking! Bring your quads and fly down these steep hills. If you're into something a bit more quiet this is a perfect place for wildlife viewing. This area boasts deer, jack rabbit, snakes, wild horses, cows and of course the occasional mountain lion!
The Hills is a totally off the grid and completely undeveloped 10 acre parcel of land. Think boondocking! The road however, is pretty rough getting there. We STRONGLY recommend 4 wheel drive for your vehicles to be able to easily traverse the dirt and rocky roads.
Google Maps has been giving bad directions as of late that will lead you to a dead end. Please refer to these directions in order to save yourself the hassle:
1. From Mescal Rd turn left on Salcido Ranch Road.
2. The road will curve and become Desert Sanctuary Rd, follow it until you reach Claras Way. Turn left.
3. Follow Claras Way as it curves, following the signs for Rancho Maria Vineyards.
4. Claras Way will eventually bump into Bell Rd at which point you will take a right.
5. Follow Bell Road until you come to a tire Bank on your right hand side. There will be one final sign for Rancho Maria Vineyard straight ahead. Take a left at the tire Bank to continue on Bell Rd.
6. The road becomes pretty rocky and you will want to veer to the right to avoid dips and holes. You will follow this road up as it bends left and again back to the right. Once you pass a large electrical pole you have entered The Hills. If you pass a fence with a small red camper affixed to the post you have left our property and are now in a natural gas line area. Don't do that!
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Sonoran Desert Oasis
1 site · RV5 acres · 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.
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Seifert Estates Camp
1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Tucson, AZ
Our property is 5 acres accessed by a gated road. The land consists of beautiful mature desert with a small mountain side which is great for a hike/climb. The Tortalita Mountains can be reached directly from the property for miles of trails for your atv, side by side, mountain bikes or even horses.
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Angel's Summerhaven Retreat
1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Mount Lemmon, AZ
The main camping area is a flat area on the mountainside East of Summerhaven, with a steep approach. The view from the area is great, and the area has some pines, as do the neighboring properties. Turkey cross the property seasonally, as well as the occasional deer. This is a leave no trace site.
The site is current undergoing enchancements, so there will be evidence of demolished boulders, landscaping, and fencing. The site is safe to traverse, but care should be taken to avoid rock and uneven terrain, fence posts, and so on. Usage of the site is at your own risk.
Toilet and waste:
A bucket toilet is provided, with composting bags. Toilet waste, as well as other waste, must be taken with you, when you leave; there is no trash service. There are sometimes dumpsters in town that can be used to dispose of waste.
The bucket toilet consists of a bucket, bucket seat, funnel, and hose. The consumables are composting toilet bags, wood shavings/chips, and toilet paper. You do not need to use the funnel and hose, but may if you wish. At a minimum, place the bag into the bucket, with the bag edge over the edge of the bucket, and place the bucket seat onto the bucket. The bucket seat should firmly fit onto the bucket, and retain the bag.
When your stay is complete, please make sure the seat and bucket are clean, as well as the funnel and hose, if you used them. Please make sure all supplies are returned to the Toilet Supplies container.
Directions:
The address is 12672 N Ray Ave.
Make your way to the intersection of N Sabino Canyon Parkway and Retreat Rd. in Summerhaven, AZ. Head east up the steep Retreat Rd., and make the right onto Tucson Ave., followed by a quick left onto what Google says is Ray Ave. Make an immediate right onto N. Ray Ave, and follow the dirt road until a steep driveway on the left appears. This driveway (and the other entrance 100 ft further on) provide access to the land. If trying to park off the driveway, enter the first driveway entrance to drive forward onto the approach and park, or enter the second driveway and then back onto the approach and park. Once parked (See Parking for additional instructions), access the land from the driveway according to the images.
Parking:
WARNING: Do not park on the driveway itself. There is a half-moon driveway that provides a way to either drive forward or backward onto the approach. Park on the (1) dirt approach to the land, just off the steep driveway, or (2) on the half moon parking spot at the top of the driveway, or (3) at the bottom on Ray Ave, out of the way. If any vehicles are blocking vehicular access to the dirt approach to the land, please contact me.
Recreation:
The shops of Summerhaven are close. Marshall Gulch is a popular recreation area on the Arizona Trail, South of Summerhaven. There is also a lot of opportunity to hike and rock climb on the area.
The area is not very suitable for RVs; it is not possible to bring an RV onto the property.
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Camp Overland
3 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Patagonia, AZ
Camp Overland is 11 acres of mesquite covered hills within the town of Patagonia and bordered by Nature Conservancy land to the west. The campsites are all very private and have incredible views, yet are within short walking distance from the restaurants, shops and all of the other activities that Patagonia has to offer. Propane stoves are allowed at all sites and there is a communal fire area with a wood burning Solo stove.
Camp Overland practices a Leave no Trace ethic, our motto is: Be kind, have fun, leave no trace.
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OPOE Grove Campground & Event Cente
2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Tubac, AZ
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience the enchantment of OPOE Grove Campground and Event Center created by Rollin' Homies. Immerse yourself in the magic of the mesquite grove and let nature be your guide as you create unforgettable memories in the shadow of the Santa Rita mountains.
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Camping near Tucson with climbing guide
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Looking to go camping near Tucson, Arizona and indulge in some climbing? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 170 options available, you'll have plenty of campsites to choose from that cater to your climbing preference. And the best part? The average price per night is just $20, with options as low as $10! For top campsites near Tucson, Arizona with climbing, check out La Hacienda Chuparosa (84 reviews), The Rocking T (65 reviews), and LeRoy & Paula's Alpacas (61 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities such as showers, potable water, and trash facilities. Plus, you can enjoy activities like exploring historic sites, paddling, and wildlife watching. Start planning your climbing adventure now!
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