Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1

5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, Arizona, United States
A covered ramada with picnic tables, grills, trashcans, and bear-safe contatiners. Stone fire pit immediately to the left.
Paved path to the left of a sign saying "Ramada 1"
Under the ramada, with a view of picnic tables and benches
Views of mountains and cactus just outside the ramada
a water spigot coming out of a rock

Featured amenities

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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About Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1

Cactus Ramada 1 is a reservable group picnic site within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area at the edge of Tucson, Arizona. The facility is accessible and can accommodate up to 45 people. Groups can picnic, hike and ride horseback in this desert oasis of Coronado National Forest.

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Hiking

Hiking

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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
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Parking and Transport

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Reviews (2)

What Guests Are Saying

The Cactus Ramada at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is an excellent venue for gatherings, as evidenced by its use for a birthday party. It is conveniently located off the main road, making it easily accessible. Overall, it provides a great setting for special occasions.

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Blair B

February 28, 2023

5

We hosted about 60 people for coffee and it was great! The space is in a great location and the accessible bathroom was really good to have.

Kathleen A

March 11, 2025

5

It was the perfect spot for my husband's birthday party. The ramada is off the main road and easy to get to.

Location & Directions for Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1

5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750 United States

Elevation: 859 ft

Getting There

From I-10, take exit 250 for Orange Grove Road. Go east on Orange Grove Road and proceed about 6.5 mi. Turn right on Skyline Drive. After about 1 mi, continue right onto Sunrise Drive. Follow for 6.3 mi and turn onto Sabino Canyon Road. Continue t...

Nearest town

Tucson, AZ - 15 mi

About 33 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-10, with the nearest exit being 250 for Orange Grove Road, approximately 6.5 miles away.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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