Hike-in access is the only way into Juniper Basin, a backcountry campground managed by the National Park Service within Saguaro National Park. Campfires are permitted here, which is notable for a site this deep in designated wilderness. The terrain mixes forested cover with open ground. Campers who want a shorter approach or different amenity set can consider Grass Shack — Saguaro National Park, roughly 3 miles to the east.
Description
There are no campgrounds accessible by vehicle (including RV) within Saguaro National Park. For fit hikers interested in backpacking a minimum of 4.4 miles (7 km) into the rugged Rincon Mountains, 6 wilderness campgrounds are available.
The Rincon Mountains in Saguaro National Park rise out of the Sonoran Desert to over 8000 feet (2438 m) in elevation and host vegetative communities ranging from desert cacti, desert grasslands, and oak woodlands, to mixed conifer forests.
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Map & DirectionsJuniper Basin is located in Arizona near Saguaro National Park
Coordinates
32.18237594895371 N
110.64761221164021 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage- Verizon5GGood Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Features
For Campers
- Fires
Drive Time
- 29 min from Tucson, AZ
- 1 hr 11 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 20 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 25 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
