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Kelly D
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2024 Stayed at: 1, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
so quiet
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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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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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Kelly D
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2024 Stayed at: 1, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
so quiet
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Michael Z
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2024 Stayed at: 3, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
Loved the peace and quite of this tiny campground. Good gravel road in and nice area to walk around the desert vegetation at the base of the mountain.
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Michael Z
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2024 Stayed at: 3, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
Loved the peace and quite of this tiny campground. Good gravel road in and nice area to walk around the desert vegetation at the base of the mountain.
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Denise F
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2024 Stayed at: 3, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
The campground was quiet and filled with cactus making it feel like you were sleeping amongst the cactus and under the stars. The bathroom was clean and stocked
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Joan S
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2024 Stayed at: 1, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
Alamo Canyon CG is a more primitive and remote setting than the giant Twin Peaks CG. It might not suit everyone but my friend and I LOVED it.
We stayed five nights. Every morning I woke to the rich morning light of the green desert was a blessing. And the stars at night... a glimmering blanket. Go when the moon rises after midnight so that you get the darkest sky before bedtime and then when you wake in the night [you know...] you will be treated to moonshadows on the way to do your business. You hardly need a flashlight but it is dark in the toilet.
Lots of space between campsites and nothing much to block sound.
Don't be like us using our driving voices at first; you are not talking over any white noise here and your neighbors will hear you clearly! Don't make them come over and ask you to keep it down!
The campsites have stand up BBQ grills but not firepits. Worked for us as we use a campstove and rarely light a fire.
One toilet for all four official sites and we still never had to wait for a turn. The facility was clean and well-supplied with TP.
The centralized trash and recycling bins are critter-proof and secure so the campground is clean. The ranger's bulletin board has helpful info, updated regularly.
The reservation system allowed us to occupy our site without driving to the Visitor Center to check in first.
We hiked the trail up the canyon and were surprised to see the creek running. It was great but I wish the maintained trail extended further. Once you get to the social trail, travel gets pretty rough - navigating through the brush. Mostly we walked through the desert to photograph the cactus forest - splendid!
The commute to the Visitor Center is easy but driving back from the ranger talk at night made for a very late night.
We'll be back!
P.S. There are lots of warnings to stay alert and aware of people passing through the area. We saw no evidence of migration in Alamo Canyon as we did on the Baker Mine Trail (black jugs and trash).
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Denise F
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2024 Stayed at: 3, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
The campground was quiet and filled with cactus making it feel like you were sleeping amongst the cactus and under the stars. The bathroom was clean and stocked
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Joan S
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2024 Stayed at: 1, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
Alamo Canyon CG is a more primitive and remote setting than the giant Twin Peaks CG. It might not suit everyone but my friend and I LOVED it.
We stayed five nights. Every morning I woke to the rich morning light of the green desert was a blessing. And the stars at night... a glimmering blanket. Go when the moon rises after midnight so that you get the darkest sky before bedtime and then when you wake in the night [you know...] you will be treated to moonshadows on the way to do your business. You hardly need a flashlight but it is dark in the toilet.
Lots of space between campsites and nothing much to block sound.
Don't be like us using our driving voices at first; you are not talking over any white noise here and your neighbors will hear you clearly! Don't make them come over and ask you to keep it down!
The campsites have stand up BBQ grills but not firepits. Worked for us as we use a campstove and rarely light a fire.
One toilet for all four official sites and we still never had to wait for a turn. The facility was clean and well-supplied with TP.
The centralized trash and recycling bins are critter-proof and secure so the campground is clean. The ranger's bulletin board has helpful info, updated regularly.
The reservation system allowed us to occupy our site without driving to the Visitor Center to check in first.
We hiked the trail up the canyon and were surprised to see the creek running. It was great but I wish the maintained trail extended further. Once you get to the social trail, travel gets pretty rough - navigating through the brush. Mostly we walked through the desert to photograph the cactus forest - splendid!
The commute to the Visitor Center is easy but driving back from the ranger talk at night made for a very late night.
We'll be back!
P.S. There are lots of warnings to stay alert and aware of people passing through the area. We saw no evidence of migration in Alamo Canyon as we did on the Baker Mine Trail (black jugs and trash).
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Lisa G
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2024 Stayed at: 4, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
Wonderful stay at this quiet campground.
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Lisa G
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2024 Stayed at: 4, Loop: PRIMITIVE-No water/electric/generators
Wonderful stay at this quiet campground.
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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...
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 located at the end of the Alamo Canyon Road. The road is a three-mile graded dirt road suitable for most cars.
From the North (Phoenix): take I-10 East to AZ SR 85 south. Or, take I-10 east to AZ SR 347 south, to AZ 238 west, to AZ SR 85 south.
From the East (Tucson): take AZ SR 86 to Why, then turn left on AZ SR 85, heading south.
From the West (Yuma/California): follow I-8 to Gila Bend or I-10 to Buckeye, to AZ SR 85 south.
From the South (Sonoyta, Mexico): travel north towards Lukeville, AZ on Mexico Rt. 2. Once across the border into the United States, continue north onto AZ SR 85.
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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