About Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (7)
What Guests Are Saying
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2 is praised for its stunning desert scenery, making it an ideal spot for photography. Visitors appreciate the beautiful landscapes and unique cacti. Overall, it offers a picturesque setting that enhances the outdoor experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2 is praised for its stunning desert scenery, making it an ideal spot for photography. Visitors appreciate the beautiful landscapes and unique cacti. Overall, it offers a picturesque setting that enhances the outdoor experience.
Review Summary
Liana
December 23, 2024
gorgeous place for desert pics
Sage F
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.
Sage F
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.
Fleeting Embyr
March 2, 2021
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
Bill Hayes
May 4, 2019
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.
Claudia C
April 15, 2019
Beautiful area during spring and fall. There was a river, too.
Joe Carpentier
January 25, 2018
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.
Location Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
Address:
5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Tucson, AZ, 85750
United States
From I-10, take exit 250 for Orange Grove Road. Go east on Orange Grove Road and proceed about 6.5 miles. Turn right on Skyline Drive. After about 1 mile, continue right onto Sunrise Drive. Follow for 6.3 miles 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.
Latitude & Longitude: 32.3189 / -110.816
Elevation: 859 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- 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.
- This site is for day use only; no overnight camping; day use hours are.
- 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
- Only one vehicle is allowed inside the group site to carry supplies in and out
- 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
- Pets are not allowed in portion of the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
- 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.
- Charcoal not provided; please bring your own
- Click here to learn more about Coronado National Forest
- 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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Last updated: June 5, 2026
