Best Equestrian Camping near Marana, AZ

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Marana

77 Reviews of 6 Marana Campgrounds

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  Robbie B.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 8, 2024

  Colossal Cave Mountain Park

  Great spot just off Arizon Trail

  Nice spot just off the AZT, stayed while on a bike trip on the trail. Camped in the La Selvilla section in the back of the canyon. Plenty of room and spots are not too tight and most had shade trees. All had flat tent pad, table and fire ring. There is a group spot with a pavilion that has running water, and pit toilets. Verizon was one bar, got a few calls out but text would not work. They do lock the gate at 4:00, so once in, you are there for the night. Only one other group when we were there. Would go back for sure.

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  David D.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 14, 2024

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Beautiful Mountain View’s

  Would recommend this campground. Clean lots of trails to hike or bike. No sewer hookup but does have electric and water. Campground was full but still very quiet. I have already reserved again next month

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  David D.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 12, 2024

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Great views. Quiet.

  Great roomy spots. Terrible ant problem.

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  Cass G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2024

  Reddington Pass Dispersed

  Rough Road, Off Grid

  I’ve camped at Redington Pass a few times throughout the years. It’s a fun trail if you like a challenge of off roading. I wouldn’t recommend larger trailers or RVs to travel too far up the trail, we’ve seen them get stuck trying to turn around. The road is rough but if you don’t mind driving slow over the holes and bumps then no big deal.

  Easy to find, follow Tanque Verde Rd all the way East until it turns into Redington Road, this then leads to a dirt road with TONS of dispersed camping pull offs with established fire rings. The further east you travel on the pass the less people you have to camp next to. The camping sites closer to the entrance get packed on the weekends.

  The further you go you’ll run out of service, no bathrooms, no water hook ups, nothing, just dispersed wild camping!

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  David T.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 30, 2024

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Adventures

  Had a quick stay here but was still able to see some. It’s AZ so it’s always hot, just prepare for that. The hiking trails and history are amazing here. Showers and bathrooms well maintained. It did rain pretty good as we were rolling in so the ants were…insane. They were everywhere.

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  Nathan S.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 12, 2024

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Beautiful and quiet

  I travel to Tucson from Phoenix on a regular basis. CSP is close enough to get to my destinations and it provides scenery and views comparable to $400 a night resorts in the same vicinity. Plus I can camp and do my astrophotography at the same time.

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  Bill R.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 16, 2024

  Catalina State Park Campground

  A very nice, urban, campground with spectacular mountain views.

  We've stayed here on 3 different trips to the SW, 2019,2020 & 2023. A very nice break from the remote, amenity-less places we usually camp. It's a great place to resupply, dine out, see the sights, clean up and relax in the Arizona sunshine while gazing a the Santa Catalina Mountains. 

  There is some hiking including guided Ranger led tours. Lots of birds, coyotes and a whole lot of giant saguaro cactus. In spring at least, there is water, sometimes a lot.

  I find that some of the sites are well spaced, some with stunted trees which could provide more shade once they leaf out. We've never had that experience with all out visits coming in March or early April.

  We're not much for big campgrounds or RV Parks but this one works for us. It has however gotten, like everywhere else, EXTREMELY HARD to reserve a site, especially one of the better ones.

  One other note - Wood fires are not allowed!! We use a propane Firebowl there.

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  Blair G.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 12, 2024

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Oro Valley

  Very nice campground with great views of the mountains, hiking, and biking around Oro Valley on road bike. Easy access to the loop trail. It was low 30s in the mornings (February). Bathroom and showers in loop A were coolish.

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  Tyler E.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 22, 2024

  Reddington Pass Dispersed

  Camping at reddington pass

  Great spot to go camping! The trail into the campground was great, you will need a 4x4 in certain spots, but mostly it’s a smooth ride. At night the view of the stars was beautiful since there was hardly any light pollution. 10/10 recommended

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  holly C.

  Ranger

  

  Jan. 10, 2024

  Colossal Cave Mountain Park

  Amazing, beautiful, good price

  Loved this camp site. You have to go into the cave gift shop to pay. They do close gates at 4. Was only 10$ for a tent spot.

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  Berton M.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 31, 2023

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Base of Catalina Foothills

  Catalina State Park in Tucson, Arizona, is a fantastic campground that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and convenience. The campsite is surrounded by stunning desert landscapes, with majestic saguaro cacti and rugged mountains providing a picturesque backdrop. 

  The well-maintained facilities and spacious campsites make it an ideal destination for both novice and experienced campers. What sets Catalina State Park apart is its remarkable proximity to the town of Tucson. Just a short drive away, campers can easily access the vibrant city to explore its cultural attractions, dine at diverse restaurants, and shop for supplies. 

  This accessibility makes it an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy the serenity of the outdoors without sacrificing the convenience of urban amenities. Whether you're into hiking, stargazing, or simply seeking a peaceful getaway, Catalina State Park offers it all. The stunning natural beauty combined with its proximity to town makes it a top-notch choice for a camping adventure in Tucson, Arizona.

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  Ahren A.

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2023

  Pima County Fairgrounds RV Park

  Ok for short stay.

  It's a no-frills campground. Basically it looks like a huge drive-in theater for RV's; without the movie. There are a few sections of this campground that have trees and nicer sites, but not everyone gets a tree site. In the open areas you don't want to put out your awning if you want to keep it. Don't bring the kids, not even a playground. However, what it lacks in frills it makes up in being neat and clean. Roads, laundry, bathrooms and park areas are well maintained. There is also a very nice desert nature trail with information signs about the vegetation. We were here for two hot weeks.

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  Clean Slate D.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 30, 2023

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Can't beat being nestled in the Catalina's!

  Well kept Campground north of Tucson. We stayed in 3 different sites because we made last minute reservations. Great hiking and biking. Birds everywhere, fun to watch.

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  Sierra N.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 6, 2023

  Reddington Pass Dispersed

  Sleep off the road in cactus or crawl into the mountains to tuck yourself in

  40 mile scenic drive on a 4x4 road, dispersed camping along the way. Extremely popular view to park off the road in the saguaros. But I’d recommend cactus forest north of Tucson in blm land if you want that. Farther in you hit the mountains. We stayed off an off roading rock crawler trail. Def the path less taken. Super quiet and relaxing.

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  Tod S.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 7, 2023

  Pima County Fairgrounds RV Park

  Great park at a great value

  Like most I’ve seen in this area, this RV park is pretty much a large gravel parking lot. Sites are level FHU and large enough to park tow vehicle or toad along side your RV. The great advantage of this place is the cost of $35 a day. FCFS, no reservations Park is frequently busy with events, rodeos, etc, which may limit access to some amenities. Drag strip next door may add sweet but brief engine noise

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  Eric G.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 18, 2022

  Pima County Fairgrounds RV Park

  Full hookups

  This was a nice spot to stop for the night. Take showers. Do laundry. Empty tanks full water tanks. Garbage. Quiet. Lots of spaces.

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  Dallas W.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 14, 2022

  Catalina State Park Campground

  State park in Tucson

  This place is the best!! Paved sites, clean bathrooms , showers (free) great walking trails Loved everything about this place

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  P Elise S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 21, 2022

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Large spacious sites

  Stayed for a full week in March 2022. Sites had water and electricity (30 amp). Spaces were large, open, had fire ring and picnic bench. Paved, level.  The views are spectacular!   The advantage of this campground is that it is close to urban amenities, there is a shopping center just across the road from the park entrance. Hiking, biking & horse trails abound.  On Saturdays there are nature camp events in the park.  Will stay here again when in Tucson area.

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  Annette

  Traveler

  

  May. 31, 2022

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Most peaceful campground

  Absolutely love this campground. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful views, friendly staff.

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  jordan L.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 20, 2022

  Pima County Fairgrounds RV Park

  Base for visiting Tucson

  Great place to stay for visiting Tucson and surrounding area. We stayed for a week while visiting Saguaro NP. Cheap with full hook ups. Busy location as they hold rodeos and horse events regularly.

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  Monte W.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 30, 2021

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Plenty to do

  I have stayed here a twice and enjoyed both visits. Bathrooms are clean and all sites are well maintained. No wood fires are allowed but you can bring a propane fire pit. Plenty of trails are nearby.

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  Scott

  Scout

  

  Dec. 29, 2021

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Tucson Beauty

  Beautiful state park campground. Huge, level, paved sites. All the sites in the B loops have water and electric( 20A, 30A, and 50A). Picnic table and bbq. No fire pits. Dump station near exit of loops and another near state park entrance. Nice selection of pull through and back-in sites. We had a back-in on outer edge and had beautiful views. Plenty of space between sites and with clever positioning and trees, you have some privacy. Was very quiet (with the exception of the coyote's at sundown 👍) Nice clean bathrooms and showers. Many sites have some trees that may provide some needed shade in warmer months. Great hiking and biking in park. Bicycle paths in Oro Valley area are also awesome.

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  Pamela K.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 19, 2021

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Spacious, very nice

  Separate dry (area a) and hook up areas (area b) first come first serve. $ 30 full hook up includes entry fee. Showers. Lots of birds. Little free library. Friendly folks all round.

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  judy E.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 9, 2021

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Late arrival -found nice people to share their roomy campsite

  Walmart nearby DOES NOT allow overnight. Did not check out amenities but the campground had roomy sites and is very well groomed. Everyone was friendly. Filled fresh tank at campsite. Dump station very clean. Great mountain biking-50 mile trail- in park.

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  Frank C.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 30, 2021

  Colossal Cave Mountain Park

  Great spot

  Great rates

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  Annette

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 9, 2021

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Super nice park

  Peaceful, quiet, and some of the best hikes ever. The view amazing each morning.

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  Arthur H.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 25, 2021

  Catalina State Park Campground

  Beautiful park

  Great location in the park with full hookups. Just be warned off its rains heavy, roads will flood.