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$50 / night
"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."
"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)."
$10 - $75 / night
"The scenery here is perfect for Arizona. Great views of Tucson Mountain and surrounded by all kinds of hiking trails in the Tucson Mountain Park. The sites are gravel and mostly flat."
"Fantastic place to stay in the Arizona countryside. Cacti everywhere! So cool!"
"When spending time on the road many times you will find campsite after campsite that is welcoming but not quite like home away from home."
"There were a handful of kiddos around, a couple walked through our site which we were okay with but if you’ree looking to avoid kids this might not be your spot."
$22 - $36 / night
"Spencer Canyon Campground is a nice campground approx. 20 miles from Tucson up the General Hitchcock Highway(often called the Catalina Highway or Mt. Lemmon Highway)."
"The drive alone is inspiring! There is a fee for camping which you should plan to leave in the box (yes, they do come around to check eventually)."
"However, watch where you step AND where you drive!!!!"
"Not that far of a drive from a highway exit, I was pleasantly surprised by the peaceful seclusion."
"The BLM land had several entrances. We went in towards the end of the road, but found the parking was more level at the third or forth turn off."
"This BLM property, right off the Ajo highway near Tucson, is extremely convenient for a short or extended stay. Anyone can stay up to 14 nights, free of charge. "
$31 - $180 / night
"The lake was about a half mile walk from the campsite. There is also hiking trails close to the campground.
Overall, the campsites are larger than normal and the sites are even."
"The toilets were easily accessable and each had running potable water adjacent to the shelters.
I would definately return again"
"Its location within the city limits makes it the perfect place for lodging while exploring Tucson, Green Valley, Tombstone and Tubac. "
$25 / night
"There are amazing hiking trails and the nature in this park is stunning, especially the saguaros."
$100 / night
"We arrived on a Wednesday afternoon in late February and were pleasantly surprised to find this first come, first serve campground nearly empty."
"A national campground on the edge of Tucson Arizona with spectacular views, mountains, hiking, and biking trails. Quiet and campers spaced far apart. Beautiful!"
TravelerEasy . 50$ for hookup water / electric. Communal Dumpstations on grounds. Coyotes and some weird desert squirrels . Trails for mountain biking . Grills
ScoutA few camps looked 'long term....' but the people all were considerant and to go i to town or the Nat'l park was super close. Were there about two weeks and would go back if in the area. Great place.
RangerPark is quiet and gated. there is a common area and a pool and even some pickle ball courts!. Very hot in the summer. next to the "loop" for hiking, biking or walking dogs.
RangerNice well kept sites. Pitt toilets, access to gila river. Very small camper vans or tents
RangerQuiet, very few campers. Prob fewer as it gets warmer. This will be a scorcher in the middle of summer but the sites do have tree cover for shade.
TravelerGoogle Maps attempted to get us in off Sunset. Big dip in entry road would bottom out most RVs. We then followed directions to take the dirt road across from Casino on Valencia and made it in no problem. Some trash and evidence of full-time living led to 3 stars vs. 4. Nice views of the mountains and close to town for supplies or Casino if you feel compelled to part with some cash.
RangerGreat spot. Very flat, can get a size RV in here. Only reason I’m giving 4 stars is there are a few people you can tell live here. Therefore, a little noisy with people coming in/out all day. No gate. Clear road to find. Felt safe.
ScoutWe had a reservation April 25th-April27th 2025 here at this campground. We left a day early, we were staying in campsite C6. We took our kids for a hike on the Brown Mountain Loop trail, after passing the picnic area, we got ambushed and shots were fired by someone in the nearby wash. At that point we ducked, ran for our lives, and it took us about 2 hours to hike the entire trail in despair, afraid, and ready to leave. We got back, packed up our campsite, trailer and left a night early. We called the local sheriff and filed a police report. I know this time of year there aren’t rangers, and very little authority. I think Pima County should know what’s going on, there are people preying on those hiking in the middle of nowhere. 4-6 shots were fired and whizzed by our children’s heads. The lack of presence here brings in criminal activity and we will not be staying again.
ScoutWe’ve stayed often and also full timed.
Camping near Oro Valley, AZ, offers a fantastic mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Oro Valley, AZ, offers a unique experience with its beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're in an RV or tent camping, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Oro Valley, AZ offers a wide range of camping options, with 139 campgrounds and RV parks near Oro Valley, AZ and 33 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Oro Valley, AZ is Catalina State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 62 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 33 free dispersed camping spots near Oro Valley, AZ.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 parks near Oro Valley, AZ that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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