Best Glamping near Saguaro National Park

Glamping Reviews near Saguaro National Park

177 Reviews of 15 Saguaro National Park Campgrounds

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  Nicole D.

  Traveler

  Apr. 16, 2021

  Tucson - Lazydays KOA

  Unique sites

  Pricey, but worth it. Sites with outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, swings, patios..... lots of activities for everyone. No exclusions on yr of RV or camper. Tents welcome.

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  HandL C.

  Ranger

  Mar. 16, 2022

  Cactus Country RV Park - 55+

  Saguaro Sanctuary

  This park is minutes away from the east section of Saguaro National Park. It may look and feel remote, but good shopping, restaurants and attractions are very close. It is quiet and level, with every amentity including pool, laundry and an activities room. The staff are helpful and knowlegeable about nearby attractions and services. For long or short stays, this is a go-to place to stay in Tucson.

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  Frank S.

  Scout

  Mar. 12, 2025

  Cactus Country RV Park - 55+

  Cactus Country

  Great place to stay. Clean and friendly. Close to shopping and Saguaro National Park

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  Kimberly C.

  Traveler

  Dec. 20, 2020

  Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

  Beautiful desert site

  We’ve been here a few times and enjoy the campground. It’s quiet but inviting. You can connect with fellow campers but still have your personal space. We love the hiking trail behind the campground too.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  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.

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  Joel R.

  Legend

  Jan. 17, 2019

  Tucson - Lazydays KOA

  Fresh citrus at your site

  This place is huge! It is a KOA, but still very nice. It is a “resort” so it’s a little pricey, but we were just there for one night to visit Saguaro National Park. The sites are a little close together, but we were on the end, so we were not crowded. And, there was a grapefruit tree, with ripe fruit, next to our site. Orange and lemon trees were scattered around the park. There is a large dog play area that was nice for traveling canine companions. There is also a very good restaurant, BBQLIFE, right in the campground, that delivers!

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  Dray S.

  Guide

  Sep. 8, 2019

  Spencer Canyon Campground

  Great, easy getaway if you don't mind company

  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). It is located approximately 3 miles past the Palisades Visitor Center and the entrance is marked well by a big brown sign as you approach. Phill and Denise, the friendly campsite managers will give you advice and suggestions about campsites that suite your needs. The photos attached to this review are from campsite#6, which is close to the Phill& Denise’s camper location and the highway- yes, we did hear road noise. Most campers chose locations deeper in the campground, but we were there on a busy weekend so most of those“deeper” campsites were occupied. All sites have a large bear box, concrete picnic table, charcoal grill and an iron fire pit. The picnic area of the site is level but the whole campsite is NOT so pick your location carefully if you want to pitch your tent on a flat, level plot. We did find some firewood left over from prior campers but recommend bringing your own, dry wood if you have room in your rig. In my observation, there is a rather nice, vessel toilet house strategically located to serve 6- 7 campsites. There is also a water faucet to be shared by 6- 7 campsites. Campsite#6 has its own faucet so others might also. There are 60+ campsites throughout Spencer Canyon and I would suggest that those“deeper” in the campground are more desirable. It should be noted that most of the campsites are close together, that is, about 50-75 feet apart, hence, my“... if you don’t mind company” comment. It should also be noted that Phill& Denise are really nice and helpful, the campsites are well maintained and clean, it is only 22 miles from Tucson and less than 6 miles from the mountaintop hamlet of Summerhaven, and is situated at approximately 7,900 fee of elevation. Thus, Spencer Canyon Campground is a great getaway from the Arizona heat and close enough to Tucson for a 1- 2 night weekend.

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  Matthew K.

  Guide

  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

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  Tonya B.

  Ranger

  Feb. 2, 2024

  Willcox-Cochise KOA

  Nice KOA

  Very clean spacious well kept KOA. Cafe on site with nice staff and good food. The sites are super roomy. Staff is very friendly. I10 is noisy but really didn't mind that at all being tired from our travels. Fire pit and pool. Really nice place.