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Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2

Ramada 2, covered with picnic tables, benches, trash cans, and grills
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2

About Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2

Cactus Ramada 2 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 25 people. Groups can picnic, hike and ride horseback in this desert oasis of Coronado National Forest.

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Reviews (7)

What Guests Are Saying

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2 is praised for its stunning desert scenery, making it an excellent location for photography. Visitors appreciate the natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. Overall, it offers a great opportunity for capturing memorable desert images.

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Liana

Liana

December 23, 2024

5

gorgeous place for desert pics

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Sage F

November 18, 2023

4

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.

Fleeting Embyr

Fleeting Embyr

March 2, 2021

5

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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Bill Hayes

Bill Hayes

May 4, 2019

5

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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Claudia C

Claudia C

April 15, 2019

5

Beautiful area during spring and fall. There was a river, too.

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Joe Carpentier

Joe Carpentier

January 25, 2018

5

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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Anonymous

5

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Location Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2

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

Latitude & Longitude: 32.3189 / -110.816

Elevation: 859 feet

Policies & Rules

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Parking is in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and Visitor Center parking lot; visitors using Cactus Ramada 2 must use a shuttle bus (additional fee) or walk a short distance to the site.

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This site is for day use only; no overnight camping; day use hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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All funds will be forfeited if contact is not made with the Santa Catalina Ranger District prior to 12 hours before the reservation period; call 520-749-8700

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Only one vehicle is allowed inside the group site to carry supplies in and out

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This is mountain lion and bear habitat; be aware of your surroundings, secure all food and make sure all trash is properly disposed in provided trash cans

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Pets are not allowed in portion of the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

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Bicycles are not permitted in Sabino Canyon on Saturdays and Wednesdays; all other days, they are permitted before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.

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Charcoal not provided; please bring your own

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Click here to learn more about Coronado National Forest

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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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