Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground

10 Organ Pipe Drive, Ajo, Arizona, United States
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A mountain surrounded by cacti.
Alamo Campground
Cacti in front of a mountain.
A trail winds through cacti and plants into the canyon.
Several saguaro surrounded by desert plants with a mountain in the background.

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About Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground

Alamo Canyon Campground sits nestled at the base of the Ajo mountains in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This primitive campground provides scenic views of the surrounding mountains and Sonoran Desert, along with spectacular night sky viewing and peaceful quiet.

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4 total sites
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2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

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4 Sites Available

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⛺ 1, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators Tent
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⛺ 2, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators Tent
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⛺ 3, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators Tent
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⛺ 4, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators Tent
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Reviews

171 reviews

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Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground is a beautiful and secluded site with only four campsites, offering a peaceful atmosphere perfect for stargazing and hiking. The campground is well-maintained, featuring clean vault toilets and picnic tables, though it lacks shade. Visitors appreciate the stunning scenery, unique experience, and the quiet solitude compared to larger campgrounds.

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4.7

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Mary Ruth A

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November 13, 2023 Stayed at: 1, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators

This campground was beautiful and clean! I use a small, manual wheelchair and didn't have too much trouble maneuvering the campground with my extra front wheel on. And the bathrooms are wheelchair accessible, which makes it even more possible!

We loved that they've changed to reservation only with this campground so you can guarantee your site, and you don't get a lot of people driving through looking to see if there are openings. This made this small campground super quiet and serene, and we had a fantastic quiet weekend away from the noises of the city.

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Mary Ruth A

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November 13, 2023 Stayed at: 1, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators

This campground was beautiful and clean! I use a small, manual wheelchair and didn't have too much trouble maneuvering the campground with my extra front wheel on. And the bathrooms are wheelchair accessible, which makes it even more possible!

We loved that they've changed to reservation only with this campground so you can guarantee your site, and you don't get a lot of people driving through looking to see if there are openings. This made this small campground super quiet and serene, and we had a fantastic quiet weekend away from the noises of the city.

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Location & Directions for Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground

10 Organ Pipe Drive, Ajo, AZ 85321 United States

Elevation: 697 ft

Getting There

There is no road sign along the highway for the Alamo Canyon Road

Alamo Canyon Road is located at milepost 65.5 on the east side of AZ State Route 85, on the north side of the concrete bridge that crosses Alamo Wash. Alamo Canyon Campground is lo...

Nearest town

Ajo, AZ - 27 mi

About 31 min to downtown

Highway access

Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground is accessible via AZ State Route 85, which is located approximately 3 miles from the campground at milepost 65.5. Major access roads include I-10 and I-8, which connect to AZ SR 85 for travelers from various directions.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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