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Camp Saguaro

Hosted by Michelle · Tucson, Arizona
8 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 7 acres
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Near Saguaro National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Red Hills Visitor Center.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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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Lovey Dovey

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
This spacious campsite is tucked away into a quiet corner of this stunning piece of Sonoran Desert. Located off the beaten path but close enough for a short walk to the common area. You are welcome to have a small, attended fire, so be sure to pack those marshmallows. The common area has modern amenities such as flushing toilets and heated water on-demand showers, making it easy to relax and enjoy the best of desert life. The Mercantile on property carries various camping supplies, local art and doubles as our office. Right next to the Mercantile is our Laundry Shack, with on where you can do your laundry and deposit your cash in the honor box. Whether you’re looking for a place to stay for a night or two, or planning a longer stay, this campsite offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
Campfires allowed
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Magical Mushroom

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 24 ft
Magical Mushroom is a pull-through site with a really cool structure on it. Just look at the pictures! The mushroom is very small, it fits a queen air mattress inside, or up top (up top is slanted a bit for drainage). Be sure to have a way to inflate your mattress after you put it in the Mushroom. It won't fit through the door. You could also pitch your tent or park your van outside and use the "mushroom" as a place to play, pray, relax, or to get out of the elements. It's up to you. This is a cobb structure that has been fortified on the outside to protect it from erosion. The inside is still as originally built (25 years ago), and is basically mud (even the floor), so please be gentle with it. If you have children, please make sure they aren't locking each other out and playing rough with it. Most everything is decorative and is not made to stand up to rough housing. This site is just about 20 steps from flushing toilets and showers. It has a small outdoor oven. Perfect for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs. The site is approximately 45x25, so there is plenty of room for your tents, car, van, truck camper or really tiny teardrop, anything larger would be difficult to maneuver. The adjacent parking area is about 25'x10', so, if you are camping in a van, you can't get into the site, but you can back into the parking spot and your sliding door would open up to the path to Magical Mushroom. Magical Mushroom is right next door to "Adobe", so, if you are traveling with friends or family you may want to book both.
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No pets
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Flying Jewels

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Flying Jewels is great for a camper van, overlander, tent, or car camper. You are sure to be visited by our flying jewels (hummingbirds). This is a beautiful site with gorgeous saguaros and barrel cactus. Feel free to message us with any questions.
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Javelina Hollow

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Javelina Hollow is in a great location. You will be camping among some magnificent saguaros which are unique to this area. This is one of our more secluded spots, but it is still just steps away from the common area with showers and flushing toilets. This spot is suitable for van campers, tiny teardrops, tents, overlanders, car camping. Dimensions are approximately 28x18 for the parking area, this does not include your sitting area.
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Silly Lizard

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Silly Lizard is set apart from the common area and our other sites. It is a true desert experience with its little solitary Saguaro, standing dead tree, "fluffy" cholla (don't touch them), and several barrel cacti (barrels of fun!). The site is approximately 28'x15', this is the parking area and does not include sitting or tent area. This is one of our better sites for backing in a trailer.
Campfires allowed
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Curious Quail

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Curious Quail is a large site. There is plenty of sun if you have solar, but there is also some shade in the sitting area. It's off on its own but, is still convenient to the common area with the bathrooms and picnic area. In this site we allow up to two camping vehicles (two vans would fit just fine). If you are traveling with a friend or family you are able to add-on the second vehicle for this site. This site is approximately 50'x17' at it's narrowest and 27' wide at it's widest. This does not include the site's lovely sitting area.
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Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Yippy Coyote

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 24 ft
Yippy Coyote is a small site with the entrance guarded by a beautiful Saguaro. It is a nice spot for van camping, overlanders, tents and the like. We do NOT allow class C, trailers, busses or motorhomes. This site has great sun exposure for those with solar panels. Your vehicle will provide you with afternoon shade. This site is about 25 steps from the common area with flushing toilets and showers are located.
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Adobe

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Earth house · Sleeps 6 · 2 beds · 1 toilet
Adobe is a unique desert experience. You will need to bring your camping gear; you'll need everything but the tent to camp inside this straw bale structure. If you need more space, you are also allowed to pitch a tent in your site, there is a 16'x11' area behind Adobe where a tent would fit nicely. It is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature, and the perfect shelter for those who do not feel like pitching a tent. Adobe offers a rustic and cozy atmosphere, while still camping. The thick walls provide excellent insulation to keep you warm in the winter, but you'll still want to bring plenty of warm blankets for the coldest nights. The sturdy full size wood bed is ready for your air mattress or sleeping mat and sleeping bags, or whatever bedding you bring along. The solar lights inside will help augment your battery or solar operated lantern, but should not be counted on as a sole light source. The built-in table outside makes it easy to prepare meals and snacks, with plenty of room for your cooler and propane camp stove/grill. Whether you're looking for a secluded getaway or just a place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Adobe is the perfect spot for you. From the front door of Adobe, it is approximately 30 steps to the bathroom area. Adobe's tent area is just about 15 steps away. Adobe is situated right next to the Magical Mushroom site, so, if you are travelling with friends or family and need two sites, these would go well together. Adobe is a straw bale/mud structure, so, pets are not allowed inside, however, if you are using the tent site at Adobe as well, pets are allowed in your tent and outside of Adobe.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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No pets
Showers
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Reviews

100% Recommend818 ratings · 671 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
1st Hipcamp setting the bar high!!
Tent ·
Flying Jewels
I loved everything about this place!! My first time using Hipcamp and I fear I was too spoiled 🤣 I stayed here 3 nights and could have kept going! It’s the perfect place for someone like me who loves camping but also loves amenities like showering and using a toilet. They really thought of everything for this place and I really admired the lighting at night and the mercantile!!! Omg I just loved getting to shop at a campground. I have 0 complaints about this place except that I had to leave 💔 I’ve already recommended this place to my friends and will def stay again whenever I’m in the area. THANK YOU camp saguaro I love you!! 🌵
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Cerina H.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· February 2026
Adobe Overnight
Adobe
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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Elizabeth M.
2 reviews
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· February 2026
Active wildlife!
Tent ·
Javelina Hollow
I stayed at Javelina Hollow: large space with shady spot, near entry/exit, quiet and private - so many critters to see! Ground squirrels, hummingbirds (don’t forget to bring a feeder w sugar water to hang!), rabbits, spiny lizards, quail, doves, woodpeckers, road runners, coyotes howling at night. Healthy ecosystem! Super clean facilities with plenty of space and light. Mountain scapes right at camp! Endless cactus and local fauna everywhere! I love it here!
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Logan S.
6 reviews
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· February 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Magical Mushroom
Great small and very well maintained campground with very friendly hosts. Make sure to check out their mercantile: in addition to the basic necessities, they have homemade sourdough bread and tastefully created souvenirs including T-shirts and hoodies. The magical mushroom was super cosy yet all sites looked really great and comfortable.
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Danil L.
5 reviews
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· February 2026
Boutique Desert Campground
19 ft campervan ·
Yippy Coyote
Fantastic campground on the west side of Tucson near the Desert Museum, Saguaro National park and Tucson Mountain Park. Lots of hiking and biking trails. More of a “boutique” campground with great modern, clean and “fancy” rustic facilities. The atmosphere felt magical. So easy to do laundry while hanging out at the site with the grounds compact, while still private sites.
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Brigitte M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· February 2026
Tent ·
Silly Lizard
Very creative and welcoming grounds and staff! Thank you!
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Janice M.
23 reviews
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· February 2026
So hip.
Adobe
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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Thomas F.
2 reviews
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· February 2026
Beautiful, quiet and creative!
Tent ·
Lovey Dovey
Clean, quiet, beautiful place! Michelle and Kim are so cool and creative, having built such a welcoming, clever and fun space.
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Jim F.
3 reviews
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· February 2026
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Yippy Coyote
This was the perfect place to camp to visit the parks for a couple of days. The toilets and showers were super clean. 10/10 would definitely stay there again!
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Breane L.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· February 2026
16 ft car ·
Magical Mushroom
Kim and Michelle have created a wonderful home away from home at Camp Saguaro. Everything is as it should be with clean bathrooms and showers. To top it off, when the sun sets, your surroundings will remind you of the illuminated forests from the movie Avatar! Definitely coming back in the future.
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L. E.
4 reviews
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· February 2026
16 ft car ·
Lovey Dovey
Yet another great stay at Camp Saguaro. I had an unusual issue (personal, not with the place) while there, that was difficult to handle on my own while on the road, and Leslie and Mark went truly above and beyond to help me with it. 😊
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Sarah C.
4 reviews
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· February 2026
Magical Mushroom
Tent ·
Magical Mushroom
From the moment, Kim picked up the phone and said hello... until the last moment. When she custom made a mug as a reminder of my trip, i have been in paradise. The love and care and all of the camp host, make this place real special. I booked my next year's trip while sitting watching another gorgeous sunset at the magical mushroom campsite. Truth is, I don't want to give a great review😉 because I don't want you to become too popular...lol you need to come and check this place out for yourself. Always spread ✌️💚🌎 PS the yipping coyotes are fabulous.
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Gregory C.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· February 2026
Tent ·
Flying Jewels
We were only there overnight so did not do much exploring. Very nice, clean camping area.
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James W.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· February 2026
20 ft campervan ·
Lovey Dovey
What a great find. This is a lovely small campground close to the National Park, but it was also a place we just stayed for a day to relax. The bathrooms and showers are great and there are loads of beautiful plants on the property. We will be back!
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Craig E.
2 reviews
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· February 2026
We love this campground!
Adobe
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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Montana M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Solo Camping and Exploring Saguaro
Tent ·
Silly Lizard
Absolutely adorable campgrounds with caring, clean and present camp hosts. The onsite structures are very cool, even if you don't stay in one. I also really appreciated the bathroom facilities. I really enjoyed my first time in Tucson!
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Ellisa B.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent ·
Flying Jewels
Great location close to Saguaro National Park and Sonoran Desert Museum. Makes camping life easy to have showers and flush toilets so conveniently located. Quite a few interesting birds spotted from campsite.
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A R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Desert oasis! 100% recommend.
16 ft car ·
Magical Mushroom
We loved Camp Saguaro so much our one-night stay turned into three! Relaxed and friendly atmosphere, no generators, beautiful landscaping and private sites. Also a birding paradise! We stayed at the Magical Mushroom and enjoyed the flat space to park our minivan, table and chairs, fire pit, and the adobe mushroom for hanging out. Camp hosts Leslie and Mark were kind and take great care of the property. Pristine bathrooms and hot showers! The mercantile is stocked for locally made art and sundries. We highly recommend this unique desert oasis & hope to return on our next SW roadtrip.
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Laura V.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
21 ft pop-up camper ·
Curious Quail
We loved our 5 night stay at Camp Saguaro! It was our second time staying here but definitely not our last! The spot was spacious, the bathrooms super clean, and the showers clean and hot! The camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. There are games, a little library, and many birds singing. The proximity to Tucson, Saguaro National Park, and Tucson Mountain Park is the final reason we keep coming back!
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Willem W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent ·
Flying Jewels
Super clean and very peaceful. We loved the showers and bathrooms with hot water. Would highly recommend. We were mountain biking for a couple of days and the location worked out perfectly for our rides. Coyote's howling at sunset, roosters gently waking you in the morning and mourning doves cooing in the afternoon - makes for a nice out of the way oasis.
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Warren P.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
Definately coming back
16 ft car ·
Lovey Dovey
Can't wait to come back to Camp Saguaro! The place is beautiful, really easy access, the bathroom area is sparkling clean as well as all the other areas, including camping, parking and amenities. Camp Saguaro is perfect por stargazing, a good night sleep and connecting with nature, family and/or friends.
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Marisa O.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
The Adobe
Adobe
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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James F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
19 ft pop-up camper ·
Lovey Dovey
Quiet, clean, friendly! Hosts gave us great advice for our day’s sightseeing and a wonderful campground for our next day’s travel. See y’all next year!!
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Sue S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Javelina Hollow
This was such a great spot to stop and spend the night. We had our own site that felt secluded, but you could still see your neighbors campsites. The showers and bathrooms were super clean!
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Meaghan R.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
13 ft campervan · With pets ·
Yippy Coyote
This is the second year, I've stayed at Camp Saguro. It's so cute. A perfect place to spend some time:)
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Deanna P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Curious Quail
Gorgeous and fun campground! Had a wonderful 2 nights.
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Ava V.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
Ready for a wonderful adventure!
15 ft campervan · With pets ·
Yippy Coyote
The people there were amazingly and lovely all of them even the campers as well as the staff. It was a cute and quaint place. I’ve never seen anything like it. I felt safe and secure. Totally recommend.
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Dy Anne W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
19 ft campervan ·
Flying Jewels
Camp Saguaro is as advertised, great spot and would stay again.
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Jim B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent ·
Silly Lizard
My tent space was roomy and well separated from neighbors. The building with bathrooms, hot showers and a dishwashing station was not only wonderfully functional but a work of art also. Great location and friendly hosts also. Loved it.
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Kelly S.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
Hidden gem
Tent ·
Magical Mushroom
I loved camping in the cob mushroom!! Leslie was such a kind camp host! She even helped me plan my bike route to the next stop on my trip and shared grapefruit from her neighbor’s tree. The showers are hot and very clean! This is an incredible place to stay and I’d definitely come back if I have the opportunity!
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Marta S.
3 reviews

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Tucson, Pima, Arizona, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Michelle D.

Joined in September 2023

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