Willow Canyon

Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin

At nearly 6,000 feet, Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin is one of the highest-elevation campgrounds in all of Arizona

Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building

At over 100 years old, the Kentucky Cabin is one of the oldest built-up structures in all of Coronado National Forest

Kent Springs Cabin

Kent Springs Cabin may take the cake when it comes to scenic overlook-boasting digs

Pets

Electricity Hookup

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

Sewage Hookup

Potable water

Coronado National Forest

If you think southern Arizona is nothing but parched desert, think again.

Sunset from a higher spot.. so many wild flowers at the end of summer. Monsoon storms hit this part of the mountain hard, so put you tent on high ground and be prepared to wait it out. The clouds also envelope the whole mountain, leaving you in thick fog.

Each spot has a large stone fire pit. These are built and maintained by campers. There is no use fee, so as always, super important to pack out everything you bring in, and keep it beautiful for all of us.

Camping on the edge of an old foundation. Pretty steep drop at this spot, there is another large spot close to here that's a little less 'on the edge' 
Larger spot has two fire rings, more tree cover

On the road from Portal, a half mile from the campground.

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La Hacienda Chuparosa

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. 

Cooking grate available for cooking over the fire

City Camp Spot

Shady campsite tucked between two homes in central Tucson with 15A, 30A & 50A electric hookup, sewer-dump, water and Wifi.  No restroom facilities are provided.

 45ft maximum total length for RV, trailer and tow vehicle.  12 ft max height. 9 ft max width.

No slide outs. No generator use. 

Close to bus routes.

Secured storage for your bikes, misc or private changing.

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. 

The Mountain View Spot!

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.

Looking WSW at sunset while working and camping at the site.

Angel's Summerhaven Retreat

The main camping area is a flat area on the mountainside East of Summerhaven, with a steep approach (be prepared!). 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.

Looking NE from SW side of site. Area has increased 20% since this photo.

Photo of the camp area from a little below, looking SE

Hipcamper containers. Storage, toilet and supplies.

View of the shared driveway, looking up toward the property. The green arrow is pointing to the parking off the paved driveway. 

View looking toward the approach to the site (path that curves uphill) and looking downhill and shared driveway

On south side of site looking toward two neighboring properties (shed and house), and the end of the approach to the site

The is room for one car on the shared driveway. First come first served. Please do not park on the driveway, or neighbor's property. Ideally, park in the area below the site. 

Park below the properties on Ray Ave, in the half moon driveway, or on the approach to the site

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