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8 reviews
The campsite is slightly off the main road, so clear directions are essential. It offers a private area with amenities like shade, tables, bathrooms, and a grill, making it convenient for guests, especially those needing assistance. Note that there are no lights after sundown, but the location provides stunning desert photo opportunities.
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July 12, 2026
The campsite is a little off the main road, so make sure you have clear directions for guests. You can register one vehicle to come to the site, and this was useful especially for shuttling elderly and those not as fit to the ramada. We had the whole area to ourselves though and all the amenities we needed, near by: shade, tables, bathrooms, recycling, trash, grill. There are no lights after sundown, so keep that in mind for the Ramada and also the treck back.
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December 23, 2024 Google Maps
gorgeous place for desert pics
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November 18, 2023
If the ramada has lights then it would be a 5 star review. This place is beautiful, wonderful for a wedding. But when it gets dark, it's very dark.
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November 18, 2023
If the ramada has lights then it would be a 5 star review. This place is beautiful, wonderful for a wedding. But when it gets dark, it's very dark.
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March 2, 2021 Google Maps
Such an awesome place to hike. Trails both easy and hard. Tram or long walks. Pretty year round. Good place to see water and cactus together
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May 4, 2019 Google Maps
Best hiking trails in Tucson! Everything from very short nature trail to multi-day backpacking routes. Plus a tram bus to take you on guided drive on the two paved roads for a reasonable price. Call ahead or go to their website to ask detailed questions to plan the perfect day whether for a hike, picnic or tram bus tour.
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April 15, 2019 Google Maps
Beautiful area during spring and fall. There was a river, too.
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January 25, 2018 Google Maps
I enjoyed myself while visiting the canyon. The shuttle is great and there are many stops along the way you can get off and on the shuttle at any of them. Great place to take Desert pictures.
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5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750 United States
Elevation: 859 ft
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...
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 to the entrance just north of Sunrise Drive.
The campground is accessible via I-10, approximately 6.5 miles from the exit at Orange Grove Road. Major roads include Orange Grove Road, Skyline Drive, Sunrise Drive, and Sabino Canyon Road.
The closest entrance is: Rincon Mountain Visitor Center
Approximate drive: 13 mi · 22 min
Last updated: October 7, 2026
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Population: 547,073
Elevation: 2,365 ft
Best Season: Fall, Winter, Spring
Tucson, AZ
