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Camp Saguaro

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· Tucson, Pima, Arizona
7 acres hosted by Michelle D.
1 lodging site · 6 Vehicle/Tent sites · 1 Caravan site
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Near Saguaro National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Red Hills Visitor Center.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in Arizona: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Camp Saguaro is nestled in a unique and rural area on the west side of Tucson, Arizona. With the Saguaro National Park Visitor Center, Tucson Mountain Park, and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum all within four miles, there is plenty of opportunity to explore the outdoors. Tucson Mountain Park and Saguaro National Park boast hundreds of miles of hiking trails, and non-motorized mountain bikes are permitted on the trails in Tucson Mountain Park. Let us be your base camp for desert exploration whether it's hiking, riding, birdwatching, and learning. Come to Camp Saguaro and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the desert. What to expect: We are in a rural neighborhood where most parcels are 1-3 acres, we have seven acres. It's quiet around here but along with the natural sounds of the desert like yipping coyotes, and woodpeckers pecking, you may hear a horse, dog, or chicken. While we are on the outskirts of Tucson, we are not completely remote. We have carved our sites out of the natural layout of the desert. There are many kinds of cactus in our area in addition to the magnificent Saguaro, and uneven areas when walking. We keep it as natural as possible. We have a small "Mercantile" on property. This is our office, but we also have items you may have forgotten, and souvenirs made by local artists. Also available is firewood, and ice is for sale for your convenience. We have a small Laundry Shack (two washers, two dryers). You'll need cash for these things, we do not take any other form of payment at this time. Camp Saguaro is tobacco-free. Local attractions: Saguaro National Park- 2.3 miles or 2.6 miles to an entrance, 3.7 miles to the visitor center Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum-3.9 miles Tucson Mountain Park-2.5 miles Old Tucson Studios (over 400 movies have been filmed here)-7.1 miles King's Canyon Trailhead-3.8 miles Necessities: Gasoline-Speedway 5.7 miles Propane-Wagon Wheel 5.8 miles, West Ajo Feeds 12 miles Hardware-Picture Rocks Hardware 5.6 miles Groceries-Fry's Cortaro Road 14 miles
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Anar T.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Facilities at this camp is excellent! Short distance from city yet still has good night sky view. Certainly will come back.
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Ronald R.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
22 ft pop-up camper ·
Michele’s set up is absolutely perfect. And this comes from myself who owns a small Four Wheel Camper and basically never stay in campgrounds and just love to Boondock and get away from everybody. But Michele’s property is just a great way relax and to see Saguaro National Park and the Desert Museum, which are very close to her property. Everybody we met at the camp, and of course that includes Michele, were friendly and happy because it’s just a great scene. The showers are really nice. The bathrooms are always clean and the laundry facilities are really nice to have. I just can’t say enough about how nice it is to stay at Camp Saguaro. Highly recommend it.
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Zachary Z.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Niiiice
Tent · With kids ·
Groovy camp spot, very well maintained, nice flush privvy. They sell firewood on site.
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Julie N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Lovely and relaxing spot...
Hi! We loved the campground - it was a perfect spot for doing some e-biking in Saguaro National Park and the Tucson loop. Loved the natural beauty and the bathrooms were so well kept and clean! Kim was very friendly and we scored some beautiful art souvenirs at the mercantile. Highly recommend.
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Ali L.
3 reviews
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· April 2025
Super cool boho campground
18 ft campervan ·
Camp Saguaro was an awesome experience. We came in our camper van and stayed at the Magical Mushroom site. It was a hot day and it was cool and relaxing inside the adobe mushroom. At bedtime, we took our bedding up the ladder and slept on top of the mushroom. We could see stars through the skylight and it was very cool. Camp Saguaro has a little store where we bought drinks, firewood, and s’mores supplies. The showers and bathrooms there were clean and convenient.
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Samantha K.
2 reviews
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· April 2025
Camp Saguaro
Tent · With kids ·
Our stay at the Magic Mushroom was, well... magical. The facilities are always clean and the free hot shower was delightful after days of no showers. The Mercantile is so cute and has handmade artisanal gifts. There's a BBQ and a place to hang out and play lawn games and even tetherball! There's close access to the 10 and Saguaro National Park. Truly a gem! Camp Seguaro is a delight. I'll definitely be back
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Tucson, Pima, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of O’odham Jeweḍ, Tohono O’odham, and Hohokam First Nations according to
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Hosted by Michelle D.

Joined in September 2023

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