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Epic Private 300 Acre Saguaro Park
1. Epic Private 300 Acre Saguaro Park
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29mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 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
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41mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 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
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41mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 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
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National forest 20mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 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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42mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
4+ acres in SW Tucson allow for fresh desert air and quiet starry nights
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Camp Saguaro
6. Camp Saguaro
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48mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp Saguaro is nestled in a unique and rural area on the west side of Tucson, Arizona. With the Saguaro National Park Visitor Center, Tucson Mountain Park, and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum all within four miles, there is plenty of opportunity to explore the outdoors. Tucson Mountain Park and Saguaro National Park boast hundreds of miles of hiking trails, and non-motorized mountain bikes are permitted on the trails in Tucson Mountain Park. Let us be your base camp for desert exploration whether it's hiking, riding, birdwatching, and learning. Come to Camp Saguaro and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the desert. Our friendly hosts can help you plan a great day, some of them even have their Certified Tourism Amabssador credentials. Please note: We are tobacco-free, medicinal herbs are legal and ok as long as children are not around.
What to expect:
We are in a rural neighborhood where most parcels are 1-3 acres, we have seven acres. It's quiet around here but along with the natural sounds of the desert like yipping coyotes, and woodpeckers pecking, you may hear a horse, dog, or chicken. While we are on the outskirts of Tucson, we are not completely remote.
We have carved our sites out of the natural layout of the desert. There are many kinds of cactus in our area in addition to the magnificent Saguaro, and uneven areas when walking. We keep it as natural as possible.
We have a small "Mercantile" on property. This is our office, but we also have items you may have forgotten, and souvenirs made by local artists. Also available is firewood, and ice is for sale for your convenience. We have a small Laundry Shack (two washers, two dryers) 2.00 wash/2.00 dry. You'll need cash for these things, we do not take any other form of payment at this time.
Camp Saguaro is tobacco-free.
Local attractions:
Saguaro National Park- 2.3 miles or 2.6 miles to an entrance, 3.7 miles to the visitor center
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum-3.9 miles
Tucson Mountain Park-2.5 miles
Old Tucson Studios (over 400 movies have been filmed here)-7.1 miles
King's Canyon Trailhead-3.8 miles
Necessities:
Gasoline-Speedway 5.7 miles
Propane-Wagon Wheel 5.8 miles, West Ajo Feeds 12 miles
Hardware-Picture Rocks Hardware 5.6 miles
Groceries-Fry's Cortaro Road 14 miles
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Relax in Green Valley
7. Relax in Green Valley
21mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 1 site
2 1/2 acres with a tiny house, with a small kitchen, futon, bathroom with a shower and washer/dryer. Horse pasture with loafing shed. Full RV hook up. Small shop space. Access to nearby BLM. Incredible views of the Wind River Mountains. Nearby forest trails, Wind River Mountains access, easy drive to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone. Quiet location with amazing star gazing. Bring your horses, dogs and kids. Just minutes away from the beautiful Green River, with amazing fishing. Excellent restaurants within a short drive and 1/2 hr to the town of Pinedale. The famous Green River Rendezvous takes place the second week of July every year. 65 minutes to Jackson Hole, with 5 star restaurants, hiking, biking, horseback riding, hot springs and much more. Jackson Hole Rodeo every Wednesday and Saturday night. Bring your horses and explore all what the Green River Basin has to offer. Bring your own certified hay, and. Hose. Water trough provided. A loafing shed for the horses, little over 1 acre horse pasture. Well controlled dogs are allowed, not allowed to run loose ever.
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Diamond Bell Park
8. Diamond Bell Park
31mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 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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Starry Desert Haven
9. Starry Desert Haven
39mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 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!
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Cacti Casitas
10. Cacti Casitas
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45mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 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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Saguaro Starlight Casita
11. Saguaro Starlight Casita
46mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 1 site
Recharge at Saguaro Starlight Casita, a cozy Sonoran Desert tiny home perfectly located for outdoor adventure near Tucson. Ideal for solo travelers, hikers, cyclists, and stargazers, this peaceful sanctuary is nestled among towering saguaros. It offers direct access to some of the best desert hiking and biking trails in the area.
• Steps from Sonoran Desert trails
• Beautiful Catalina Mountain views
• Secure, gated 2‑acre property minutes from restaurants, stores and downtown.
After a day of exploring, unwind beneath Tucson’s famous dark skies, surrounded by towering saguaros, desert wildlife, and quiet open space. Whether you’re here to hike, bike, reflect, or reset, Saguaro Starlight Casita provides a serene, well‑equipped base for your desert getaway.
Perfect for guests seeking:
• Tucson tiny home rentals
• Sonoran Desert camping alternatives
• Stargazing stays near Tucson
• Casitas with trail access
• Quiet desert retreats
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Midtown Magic: Dome Tent Glamping
12. Midtown Magic: Dome Tent Glamping
47mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 1 site
Luxurious Dome Tent Getaway | Tucson, AZ
Experience the magic of glamping in our stunning dome tent, nestled in the heart of Tucson. Perfect for couples seeking a romantic escape or adventure enthusiasts looking to explore the Sonoran Desert. Our spacious tent offers a unique blend of comfort and nature, with a plush queen-size bed, cozy seating, and breathtaking desert views.
Key Features:
1. Prime Location: Conveniently located midtown Tucson
2. Modern Amenities: Enjoy the comforts of home, including a plush queen-size bed and cozy seating.
3. Immersive Experience: Immerse yourself in the beauty of the desert landscape.
4. Unwind and Recharge: Relax and rejuvenate in a serene and peaceful setting.
Book your unforgettable glamping adventure today!
#glamping #tucson #desert #airbnb #unique #outdooradventure
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Solquest Retreat
13. Solquest Retreat
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48mi from Tumacacori-Carmen · 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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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Scott
April 2026
With kids
We stayed in the adobe house, was perfect for 4 of us. Clean and very cute home.
The staff were so friendly, and the Easter bunny even showed up to camp to hide eggs all over.
Great price for the value. Awesome common area with lots of games, clean bathrooms, and hot showers. Beautifully decorated/landscaped camp with friendly and fun vibe.
Great location, 5 min drive to West Saguaro National Park.
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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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Susan
March 2026
2 nights at Camp Saguaro
pretty cool little Casita, even in the heat.
Wish it would’ve had electricity.
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Scott
March 2026
Tent
We loved camping at Camp Saguaro. We had planned to tent camp in mid March but the unseasonable heat wave caught everyone by surprise and daytime high temperatures were over 100 degrees. We were able to change reservation to stay at the Adobe cottage and were amazed at how well the thick adobe walls kept temperatures comfortable. So we were able to thoroughly enjoy our 2 night stay. The bathrooms were excellent, clean, comfortable with a very nice hot shower. We plan to definately stay again, when the weather will allow us to better enjoy the beauty of the Tucson area natural wonders.
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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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Alex
March 2026
1 night at Camp Saguaro
Great place to bring a family. Very well taken care of property. The adobe house was really neat.
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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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Jenna
March 2026
With kids
We loved staying in the Adobe at Camp Saguero! It was such a comfortable and cute place to stay. The bathrooms and showers were very close by and were kept extremely clean. We also appreciated having a dishwashing station, potable water, and camp chairs and a fire pit provided.
Our two girls had a great time playing the yard games like cornhole and ladder ball. The Adobe itself was really fun and made for a truly unique stay.
The camp hosts were incredibly helpful. We arrived late at night and had trouble finding the campground, and they stayed on the phone with us until we arrived safely, which we really appreciated.
The camp store was adorable as well—we were able to get ice and browse some fun, unique handmade souvenirs.
We only wish we could have stayed longer!
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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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danielle
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Camp Saguaro
We stayed in the Adobe and it was wonderful!!!! Everything is so clean and it was so comfortable temp wise. I would bring a lantern for some extra light. Everything is solar, but we slept amazing and everyone was so friendly from the hosts to the other campers we met. The location is awesome as well. So close to the park entrance and you have to check out the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Also just down the road is Old Tucson. So many things to do and see we never made it into Tucson. Absolutely loved this camp do not pass this place up. Be sure to follow their directions and not just Google maps.
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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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Elizabeth
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Camp Saguaro
We stayed 1 night for Valentine’s Weekend.
This is the cutest campground. There are several campsites for tents and small trailers. The toilets, showers, and common space are great. The campground was full but everyone was quiet and respectful.
The Adobe was wonderful. It was pretty chilly (mid 40s) at night but the Adobe was warm enough with a thick blanket. At one point we opened the window to let fresh air in. Bed was good.
Will definitely camp here again!
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Thomas
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Camp Saguaro
Very hip for a hip camp. We stayed in the adobe which was so warm despite the rain we had that night. Thank a god we were not in a tent. The grounds are amazing and the showers and restrooms were exceptional. Highly recommend.
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Montana
February 2026
6 nights at Camp Saguaro
This is our third time staying in the Adobe house at Camp Saguaro! We absolutely love this entire campground. There is so much life here! There are plenty of birds to listen to and watch, you can hear coyotes howling at night, there are so many great plants all around. It is a very peaceful campground, even when most of the spots are full! There are amazing sunsets and awesome starry night skies to gaze at around a campfire. Camp Saguaro also has the best outdoor bathroom and showers we’ve ever experienced. You can tell that the people who run this campground love and care for it deeply.
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James
January 2026
1 night at Camp Saguaro
The Adobe was clean and kept us warm in January. The sinks and showers were nearby and were some of the most effective campground facilities we’ve come across.
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Robert
January 2026
5 nights at Camp Saguaro
I spent five nights in Adobe while in the Tucson area. My entire experience at Camp Saguaro exceeded my expectations. Adobe is a delightful casita embodied with love and artistic flair. The entire campground is wonderful as well. The hosts are friendly, attentive, and helpful. Access to nearby parks is excellent and scenic. The mercantile is adorned with work by local artists. I will not hesitate to stay there again the next time I travel to Tucson.
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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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