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Molino, Loop: MOLINO
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Site Details
Reviews (24)
What Guests Are Saying
The group campsite offers a beautiful setting for gatherings, with ample space and well-designed cooking and fire pit areas, making it ideal for larger groups. While some visitors experienced issues with reservations and cleanliness, many praised the site's natural beauty and the friendly staff. However, potential campers should be aware of limited amenities, such as the absence of running water and sinks in the bathrooms.
What Guests Are Saying
The group campsite offers a beautiful setting for gatherings, with ample space and well-designed cooking and fire pit areas, making it ideal for larger groups. While some visitors experienced issues with reservations and cleanliness, many praised the site's natural beauty and the friendly staff. However, potential campers should be aware of limited amenities, such as the absence of running water and sinks in the bathrooms.
Review Summary
Kelly B
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
We love Wally the host! He is always so helpful and keeps the campsite perfect! Thank you Wally for another great vacation. See ya soon!
Kelly B
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
We love Wally the host! He is always so helpful and keeps the campsite perfect! Thank you Wally for another great vacation. See ya soon!
Jade V
VerifiedDecember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
NOT FOR SMALL GROUPS!
If you want to camp in a regular tent spot, go in person because it's $20 CASH (there's a self pay station with envelopes) and in a different area.
This reservation type is for large groups such as Scouts or a large amount of friends/family (17 vehicle spots are for those in your reservation). It was very nice, but I do wish it was a bit cleaner (e.g. the trashcans were not empty) and some trashcans were locked.
The bathrooms do not have sinks and the place doesn't have running water (as a heads up, it's already stated on their website).
Jade V
VerifiedDecember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
NOT FOR SMALL GROUPS!
If you want to camp in a regular tent spot, go in person because it's $20 CASH (there's a self pay station with envelopes) and in a different area.
This reservation type is for large groups such as Scouts or a large amount of friends/family (17 vehicle spots are for those in your reservation). It was very nice, but I do wish it was a bit cleaner (e.g. the trashcans were not empty) and some trashcans were locked.
The bathrooms do not have sinks and the place doesn't have running water (as a heads up, it's already stated on their website).
Ladd L
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
Wally keeps a clean campground!!! Bathrooms sanitary and zwally is as friendly a guy you will ever meet. The site is starting to show its age but they are doing the best they can with what they have to work with.
Ladd L
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
Wally keeps a clean campground!!! Bathrooms sanitary and zwally is as friendly a guy you will ever meet. The site is starting to show its age but they are doing the best they can with what they have to work with.
Dusty R
VerifiedDecember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
What a perfect site for a friendsgiving for camping lovers! There was plenty of space for our crowd of 23 or so people, and I loved all of the space to cook and eat as well as the fantastic fire pit areas. The site was nice and clean, and laid out very well.
Dusty R
VerifiedDecember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
What a perfect site for a friendsgiving for camping lovers! There was plenty of space for our crowd of 23 or so people, and I loved all of the space to cook and eat as well as the fantastic fire pit areas. The site was nice and clean, and laid out very well.
Joshua C
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
Thank you for the use of the group campsite. We commemorated my step-father, who passed away earlier this year. 15 years ago he and my mother got married at this very site. The celebration was similar, a gathering of loved ones in a beautiful setting... just one less person.
Joshua C
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: Molino, Loop: MOLINO
Thank you for the use of the group campsite. We commemorated my step-father, who passed away earlier this year. 15 years ago he and my mother got married at this very site. The celebration was similar, a gathering of loved ones in a beautiful setting... just one less person.
Location & Directions for Molino
5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750 United States
Elevation: 1,322 ft
Getting There
From Tucson, Arizona, take Catalina Highway off Tanque Verde Road in Tucson. Drive 4.2 mi northeast to the Coronado National Forest boundary and continue 5.7 mi to the campground. The campground is between mileposts 5 and 6. All campsites are adja...
From Tucson, Arizona, take Catalina Highway off Tanque Verde Road in Tucson. Drive 4.2 mi northeast to the Coronado National Forest boundary and continue 5.7 mi to the campground. The campground is between mileposts 5 and 6. All campsites are adjacent to paved roads.
Highway access
The campground is accessed via Catalina Highway from Tanque Verde Road in Tucson. The nearest major road is Tanque Verde Road, which connects to other local roads.
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.
Utilities
- Bring your own drinking water as none is available on site.
- There are no hookups available at the campground.
Fires & fuel
- You must bring your own firewood or charcoal; cutting trees for firewood is not allowed.
- Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent pest spread; visit the provided link for more information.
Vehicles & parking
- The parking area can accommodate up to 17 vehicles.
Pets
- Pack and saddle stock animals are not allowed in the campground.
- Dogs are not allowed in the Sheep Management Area to protect desert bighorn sheep.
Wildlife & food storage
- All food must be stored in lockers or hard-sided vehicles, and trash must be disposed of in cans due to wildlife presence.
Local regulations
- For more information about Coronado National Forest, refer to the provided link.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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