Best Cabin Camping near Saguaro National Park

Cabins near Saguaro National Park give desert visitors a solid alternative to tent camping in Arizona's heat. The City Park Campground near the national park has cabins with beds and kitchens where you can cook your own meals. Their cabins come in different sizes depending on how many people are in your group, with interiors that fit the desert setting. At the nearby state park, the cabins include heating and AC units that make staying comfortable even during summer when temperatures regularly exceed 100°F. These units also have private bathrooms and living spaces for relaxing after a day in the sun. The national forest sites around Saguaro have cabins positioned to take advantage of views across the Sonoran Desert landscape. If you stay at the Recreation Area cabins, you'll be within reasonable driving distance of both the Grand Canyon and Colorado River. While these cabins operate year-round, you should book well ahead during winter when snowbirds flock to Arizona. Most cabins sit close to trailheads, making morning hikes convenient without having to drive. The structures blend in with the desert surroundings rather than standing out. Winter brings milder weather that many find better for hiking the park's trails. During the hot summer months, having that air conditioning becomes essential rather than just nice. Most cabin areas have good road access with paved routes leading to the campgrounds. After heavy rains, a few of the more remote cabin locations might require vehicles with better clearance. Check the seasonal weather forecasts when planning your trip to avoid any uncomfortable surprises. The cabin options around Saguaro National Park work well for both people wanting quiet time and those planning active outdoor days.

Best Cabin Sites Near Saguaro National Park (30)

    1. Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    50 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 799-3701

    "I stayed two nights with a Class B Van and the full hookup site was private, had a small grassy are, a picnic table and a portable fire pit."

    "2 pools, a playground, game room, pickle ball courts, mini golf, RC car track, go-cart rentals, golf cart rentals, dog parks, activity’s for kids, you won’t be bored!"

    2. Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Benson, AZ
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 586-4100

    $50 - $129 / night

    "We're van camping and working remotely, so our priorities are internet connectivity, electricity, and running water."

    "Electric and water at the sites. And some cool Arizona fire rings. We weren’t able to go into the caves because of our small child but there is a hiking trail which was nice."

    3. Rincon Country East RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 886-8431

    $63 - $79 / night

    "Mount Lemmon is a short drive or bike ride away with snow capped top and great food offerings.  Skying is possible for those with young legs. "

    "While site parking is a serious challenge unless 25 foot and under the park is fantastic on most levels.  Beautiful grounds with kind staffing that are most helpful.   "

    4. Voyager RV Resort & Hotel

    5 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Spaces are fine grace on hard pan. Level. Concrete pad and picnic table. It’s a resort not a campground. No fires. But you will be busy from 8 AM to after dark will activities."

    "For extended stays you will be responsible for your individual site Electric bill"

    5. Benson KOA

    6 Reviews
    Coronado National Forest, AZ
    19 miles
    Website

    6. Southern Arizona Guest Ranch

    1 Review
    Coronado National Forest, AZ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 212-6943

    "Pull your RV into this gorgeous and secluded ranch and spend your night around the campfire under a sea of stars! Book your stay and come back here to leave them some love."

    7. El Pais Motel and Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    22 miles
    +1 (520) 907-6848

    $30 - $50 / night

    "Favorite parts:

    • full hookups
    • free chicken eggs from onsite chickens
    • communal fire pit every night
    • coffee every morning
    • free laundry & showers
    • pool and movies in the summer

    Only cons are"

    "Friendly staff, very fast internet, free laundry, and free free-range chicken eggs. We stayed 2 nights. There two normal full bathrooms, a kitchen, and a room to hang out in with a large TV."

    8. Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin

    1 Review
    Willow Canyon, AZ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 749-8700

    $125 / night

    "The perfect place to beat the Tucson heat! Located in Mount Lemmon, you’ll be nestled under the pine trees. Bird watching in this area is aplenty, as is stargazing."

    9. KOA Campground Benson

    1 Review
    Coronado National Forest, AZ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 586-3977

    "The wifi is good with decent AT&T cell service.  Bathrooms are clean and well stocked. Now the issue.  The shower in the mens room has a problem with the floor. "

    10. LS5 Ranch

    1 Review
    Vail, AZ
    22 miles
    +1 (520) 237-1226

    $25 - $100 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Saguaro National Park

186 Reviews of 30 Saguaro National Park Campgrounds


  • Blaise R.
    Apr. 4, 2024

    Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    Very nice facilities

    I stayed two nights with a Class B Van and the full hookup site was private, had a small grassy are, a picnic table and a portable fire pit. The common areas were very nice including the several gas firepits with chairs for just a couple or larger group. I was a little disappointed with the bathhouse/restroom, but that is because I am picky. The important thing is that I would definitely stay there again.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 8, 2023

    Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    Not pretty but many amenities available

    General: Large KOA campground laid out in typical RV style with no privacy/separation between sites. There is every imaginable kind of site here from tent sites (with water and electric) to back-in sites with water and electric to FHU sites, some with covered sites to sites with private pet areas or play structures. There are also cabins sprinkled throughout. 

    Site Quality: Most sites are gravel; some have grass. All are level. Amenities vary per site. Ours had a round table with four chairs (in lieu of a picnic table) 

    Bath/Shower: In okay condition but then I saw a sign that they were scheduled to be remodeled a few months after our stay. 

    Activities: There are so many offerings including two pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, corn hole, putting green, basketball, and bike/surrey rentals. Also a daily “schedule of fun” with daily classes including Zumba and yoga, arts and crafts, bingo, etc. 

    Other amenities: On-site restaurant (delivery to your camper available), laundry, little lending library, pet wash.

    This campground is located in a less desirable part of Tucson with very few (if any) grocery stores, restaurants, etc. nearby. There is nothing scenic about the area and the campground is located on a busy street so you will hear road noise (and an occasional train). While we appreciated all the amenities, we prefer campgrounds with more privacy and scenery. This was a last-minute reservation when our plans changed and worked for an overnight stay.

  • Matthew K.
    Dec. 11, 2020

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    The most comfortable campground so far

    Can't give this one high enough stars.

    We're van camping and working remotely, so our priorities are internet connectivity, electricity, and running water.

    The sites are all nice and flat, very well maintained, and pretty well spaced out. For the desert, there's surprisingly good vegetation between sites for privacy (but it is the desert).

    The bathrooms are plentiful, immaculate, and have hot water, showers, heated hand dryers, and a dish washing station... All open, even in the winter!

    Decent cell coverage on both verizon and t mobile, plus good free WiFi. Our site, in particular, had some issues with the different providers, depending on the direction of the wind, but I was able to work all day.

    Our only itty bitty gripe is that the fire rings did not have grills. But really, that's nothing.

    Would gladly stay again!

    Oh, and there's some pretty nice trails and caves, too. Make sure you reserve your tour well in advance

  • D
    Apr. 29, 2021

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Cleanest campsites ever!

    1-17-2021 site 33. Talk about clean! This is by far the cleanest campsite I have stayed at. The camp host are really nice and really do care about the camps. Nice and quiet at night. Electric and water at the sites. And some cool Arizona fire rings. We weren’t able to go into the caves because of our small child but there is a hiking trail which was nice. Great weekend getaway. Site 33 is right next to the cabins so are kinda close to there fire pits when relaxing but all the other sites look perfect.

  • Robert G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2020

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Amazing State Park and wonderful Endowment to Preserving Nature's Splendor

    Tent camping, Cabins, RV Camping, ton's of hiking from various levels of difficulty. Kartchner Cavern's is the main attraction here. Call ahead for availability and tickets. But don't miss all the other amazing hiking trails and nature center. Also check out the other astronomy programs they have from time to time. Tuscon is a "Dark Skies" community that offers amazing views of the night sky.

  • Keisha D.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Justin's Diamond J RV Park

    Great Sky Views

    Great views of the sky at night and very quiet but we were never able to get in touch with anyone from the office. Nice spacious sites but the common areas really need some love. There’s no pool which is a must have in Arizona’s heat. Great Verizon cell signal no WiFi, or could never get in touch with anyone to get a code.

  • Mstwister E.
    May. 11, 2021

    Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    Great Time!

    We just went camping here our first time last weekend and we had a great time! A very kid friendly campground, they had lots of things to keep you busy! 2 pools, a playground, game room, pickle ball courts, mini golf, RC car track, go-cart rentals, golf cart rentals, dog parks, activity’s for kids, you won’t be bored! Bathrooms/ showers were pretty clean and had a nice little store if you forgot stuff. 3 nice big propane fire pits by the entrance were perfect for roasting marshmallows. The BBQ Rush had great food if you don’t feel like cooking one night. Only $36 a night for a back in site with full hookups is a great deal! We had a blast and will definitely be back!

  • Jason P.
    Mar. 15, 2022

    Justin's Diamond J RV Park

    Nice clean quiet well kept RV Park

    We stayed there for a week in February 2022 visiting family and friends, and exploring the attractions of the area.

    Justin’s is a busy place and office staff were almost always on the phone trying to arrange nights of availability or help the travelers any way that they could. When we called they could accommodate us but we ended up in 3 different spots over our week’s stay as there were reservations for the spots that they needed to honor. For us it wasn’t a big deal as we were in a 31’ Minihome. When no space was available I overheard them offering free dry camping until a spot opened up. The business has a very capable and customer focused staff.

    The RV Park is clean and capably run. We really enjoyed our stay there and we would return again.

    An interesting feature of the Park is that it has walking trails that lead to the Saguaro National Park, but the area around the RV Park is rich with the native plants of the area all on its own. If you travel through Tucson, Saguaro National Park’s Desert Museum is a recommended place to go.

  • Clint  G.
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Great State Park!

    We stayed at this State park on 12/27/2020.  We were not able to visit the caverns as all tickets had been sold when we arrived in the morning!  Plan ahead and purchase tickets in advance online.  The RV park was fantastic.  Our site was W/E with a dump on exit.  The site was level with a asphalt pad, some shade, a fire ring and picnic table was provided.  The bathrooms and showers were super clean as well.  There are hikes on the property that were well maintained as well.


Guide to Saguaro National Park

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Saguaro National Park, Arizona, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying modern comforts.

Explore the Scenic Trails of Saguaro National Park

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

  • Tucson - Lazydays KOA features a variety of cabin options, complete with picnic tables and fire pits for cozy evenings.
  • At El Pais Motel and Campgrounds, guests can enjoy free-range chicken eggs and communal spaces that foster a friendly atmosphere.
  • Voyager RV Resort & Hotel boasts well-kept grounds with excellent pet areas, making it a great choice for families traveling with pets.

Cabin Campers Like These Nearby Activities

  • Engage in a variety of recreational activities at Rincon Country East RV Resort, which offers amenities like pickleball courts and organized events.
  • Experience the unique charm of Benson KOA, where you can enjoy planned activities and a friendly community atmosphere.
  • The Benson KOA Campground provides opportunities for relaxation and socializing, making it a perfect spot for cabin campers looking to connect with fellow travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cabin options are available near Saguaro National Park?

Several cabin options are available near Saguaro National Park. Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground offers cabins about an hour's drive from Saguaro, featuring comfortable accommodations amid beautiful desert surroundings. Tucson - Lazydays KOA provides cabin rentals much closer to the park, making it a convenient option for Saguaro visitors. Other options include rustic cabins at Southern Arizona guest ranches, vacation rentals in the Tucson area, and more upscale cabin-style accommodations at resorts surrounding the national park. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak season (October to April), as these accommodations fill quickly.

Are there cabins inside Saguaro National Park?

There are no cabins located inside Saguaro National Park itself. The park primarily offers day-use areas and does not provide lodging facilities within its boundaries. Visitors looking for accommodations will need to stay outside the park in nearby areas like Tucson. While there are backcountry camping options available in the park for those with permits, these are primitive sites without structures or facilities. For cabin stays, you'll need to explore the surrounding region, as several campgrounds and resorts near the park borders offer cabin rentals that provide convenient access to Saguaro's stunning desert landscape.

What amenities do the cabins near Saguaro National Park offer?

Cabins near Saguaro National Park offer various amenities depending on the location. At Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground, cabins feature electricity, comfortable beds, and access to clean bathroom facilities, with some offering air conditioning for Arizona's warm climate. Many guests appreciate the level of cleanliness and maintenance. For more resort-style amenities, Justin's Diamond J RV Park provides cabin guests with spacious sites, great desert views, and quiet surroundings. Most cabin accommodations in the area offer basic furnishings, electricity, and climate control, with varying levels of kitchen facilities from simple microwaves to full kitchenettes. Higher-end cabins may include private bathrooms, while others utilize shared facilities.