Coronado National Forest runs the Molino Basin Campground on a seasonal schedule, open November through May to avoid summer heat. Sites fill on a first-come, first-served basis, though mid-week visits tend to leave openings. Road noise is a documented issue: the campground sits close enough to a nearby route that late-night traffic can be disruptive. Molino Creek runs nearby but flows only after significant rainfall or snowmelt. Gordon Hirabayashi Campground gives campers a nearby alternative in the same forest.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCoronado National Forest Molino Basin Campground is located in Arizona near Willow Canyon
Directions
In Tucson, AZ, on Interstate 10, take the Speedway Blvd. exit (exit 257) to Speedway Blvd. Turn east onto Speedway Blvd. and go 9.2 miles (passed University of Arizona) to Pantano Rd. Turn left onto Pantano Rd. and go 1.1 miles to the Tanque Verde Rd. ramp. Bear right onto the ramp and go 1.6 miles (on Tanque Verde Rd.) to Catalina Hwy. Turn left onto Catalina Hwy. and go 10.3 miles to Molino Basin sign. Turn left into campground.
Coordinates
32.33760045 N
110.69070018 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 35 min from Tucson, AZ
- 1 hr 24 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 22 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 26 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
