Top Tent Camping near Sásabe, AZ
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Best Tent Sites Near Sásabe, AZ (7)
1. Tumacacori Mountains
1 Review•2 SavesMountain range within the Nogales Ranger District which lies just west of Interstate 19 and extends southward to the International border.
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2. Arivaca Lake
Be the first to review!•9 SavesAccessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/
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3. Nogales Recreation Area
1 ReviewRecreation opportunities in the Nogales Recreation Area are dispersed among the Santa Rita Mountains, the Pajaritos, the Tumacacorisand the grassy hill country that seperates them. The Santa Ritas are topped by 9.453 foot Mt. Wrightson, which is surrounded by the 25,260 acre Wilderness area of the same name. Madera Canyonin the Santa Ritas is famous among birdwatchers the world over. A number of Forest roads, including the Madera Canyon Road, provide access to campgrounds, picnic areas and dozens of forest trails. Pena Blanca Lake, at the edge of the Atascosas, offers developed campgrounds, picnic areas and fishing for stocked and resident species. The Pajaritos are home to scenic Sycamore Canyon, a 7,420 acre Wilderness and a history of mining boomtowns and hardy pioneers.
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4. Madera Canyon Picnic Area
1 Review•1 Photo•9 SavesMadera Canyon makes a large dent in the northwest face of the Santa Rita Mountains. Its higher elevation grants relief to desert dwellers during the hot months and allows access to snow during the winter. A world-renowned location for bird watching, Madera Canyon is a major resting place for migrating species, while the extensive trail system of the Santa Rita Mountains is easily accessed from the Canyon's campground and picnic areas. Madera Canyon has a long and colorful history. The Friends of Madera Canyon, a cooperating volunteer group, has developed a small booklet that can be requested at the gatehouse. If you are interested in joining the group, please write: Friends of Madera Canyon , PO Box 1203, Green Valley, AZ 85622. This area is accessible to persons with disabilities.
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5. Harshaw Ave - Coronado National Forest
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6. Calabasas Group Campground
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7. Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area
Be the first to review!•2 SavesFormerly know as Roundup Picnic Area, the new Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area is located at the end of Madera Canyon Road, as far into this area of beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife as you can drive. Tables and fire grills are scattered in the shade of a stand of silverleaf and Arizona white oaks. Views stretch up Mt. Wrightson to the top of the Santa Ritas and down Madera Canyon to the Santa Cruz Valley and the community of Green Valley. Four of the most popular trails in the Santa Ritas start right at the Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area. Two designated National Recreation Trails, Old Baldy National Recreation Trail #372 and the Super Trail #134, both of which lead to the top of Mt. Wrightson, begin their mountain climbing journey from the left of the two parking areas. So does the Very Steep/Vault Mine Trail, which lives up to its name by scaling the north slope of Mt. Hopkins, another of the Santa Rita’s highest peaks. A lot less taxing but no less interesting is the Madera Nature Trail, which leads from the picnic area down Madera Canyon, providing great views and excellent wildlife watching along the way. There is more notable birdwatching and a good place to relax in a shady streamside setting up-canyon from the picnic area, along the higher reaches of sycamore-lined Madera Creek.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Sásabe
63 Reviews of 7 Sásabe Campgrounds
Scarlett D.
Scout
Kokopelli Gardens
Amazing place
The campgrounds are surrounded by coyote song throughout the night. Hardly any light pollution and the hosts are incredible!!! Sinks with drinkable water. Showers. They provide a tote full of goodies like plates and what not. There's a pen type area for the dogs to play in. And Tim and Victoria are so sweet!!! Highly recommend.
Mateo S.
Traveler
Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park
Beautiful views from the remote wilderness
I have lived here for 10 months now, and love the place. Like any campground, there are malcontents that will complain about little things like not being pampered or catered to. The reality is that this is a relatively remote place where you absolutely must be self-sufficient to a large degree. There has not been full-time management until recently, but the new management team are very attentive and reasonable. Since the ranch has been under new management many of the so-called bad influences have left. If you love natural beauty, privacy, and solitude, and are willing to make some sacrifices of comfort, this is the perfect place.
CoryScoutCaballo Loco Ranch and RV Park
Very disorganized and people and volunteers there aren't very nice
Upon entering it was dirty and restrooms not clean. I never received info they claimed was sent, so went on a hunch. It was dirty, dogs off leash and poop everywhere. Trash disposal area was unclean attracting insects and bugs and wildlife. People living there were not nice or clean. Staff was not friendly either. We decided to leave early. Found place 20 miles away that is wonderful by comparison. Advise trying elsewhere.
Joe H.ScoutCaballo Loco Ranch and RV Park
Wolf's in sheep's clothing, Beware
Place is a nightmare. Have police report from requiring police to escort due to harassment from disturbed owners. Dog was bitten by pit bull, owner did nothing but blame me and call me mentally ill. Very sick thing. Horrible road, brown water and a homeless camp setting. Go for a drive through first. And rules aren't followed. Owners Michelle and Jim even harassed the police officer, which caused me to make multiple trips to Colorado to leave. I walked away from a home, ATV and 5th wheel just to get away from these people. It's like hell on earth with demonic people.... Good luck should you go, you'll need it. Owner also posted a response comment with lies calling me names etc. These are sick evil people who will harm you, caution. Check police report from April 17th with sheriff dept.
keith H.ScoutCaballo Loco Ranch and RV Park
Dirty wolf's in sheep's clothing
Beware, it's foul in every way. People 55 plus still drugging and drinking. Dog poop all over, dogs not following rules and many pit bulls (my dog bite by pit bull) owner refused to help causing my move by police escort. It's a complete nightmare you'll become trapped in.. many better places close by. Picture is of my dog after going to vet in Colorado for dog bite. Owner uses the attackers owner to baby sit his dogs, so he defended her! Imagine that. Owner harassing caused police escort to move, he harassed cop too. A very sick and sad pathetic place... Truth stings sometimes.. sorry to be negative, but if it saves kind folks time and money I'm okay with it.
- Berton M.
Legend
Patagonia Lake State Park
Lakeside Campground
Great campground located on a lake. It's offers all the standard campground amenities. I do really like the birdwatching area outside the visitor center. There's also a small beach you can swim at.
Pedro G.
Guide
Bog Springs Campground
4th time visiting favorite place!
This campground sits among tall trees and offers stunning views of the surroundings. It's great for people who love nature. The restrooms are clean and convenient, and there are cozy fireplaces to keep warm. Whether you're enjoying the fire or admiring the scenery, it's a peaceful place to relax outdoors with your family and friends, fires are not allowed year round so you might what to visit the website for fire restrictions. Great hikes nearby perfect for bird watchers.
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Patagonia Lake State Park
Older Facilities
Good campground for fishermen and bird watchers. There is also some hiking available.
Pros - well maintained facilities but a little old. Hot showers and clean bathrooms. Camping next to the lake. The campground has a visitor center and camp store.
Cons - campsites are very close with limited privacy.
OllieTraveler
Harshaw Ave - Coronado National Forest
Oliver’s Truck Camping Experience
I enjoyed this camp site overall. It was only 10 minutes away from Patagonia and it had lots of dry firewood. The downside is there is no water source and also road noise. I was there Friday night through Monday morning and heard road noice throughout the night except for Sunday night.
I would recommend exploring above where the pin is because there is more free dispersed camping that will be quieter and more remote.
Bill R.
RangerPatagonia Lake State Park
Very busy, lots of families with kids, good location for exploring the area
We stayed here once in March of 2020. Must have Spring Break - tons of families, tons of kids, dogs and a few old timers. There's a couple short hikes from the campground that were OK. Lots of birds, saw a couple javelinas.
There's some boat rentals and a small visitor center/general store. We had water and electric at our site. Sites can be pretty close together with boundaries undefined. Shore of the lake difficult to get to in places because of thick vegetation. East CG is maybe a little less busy than the west.
Lots of places to explore nearby - Tubac, Madera Canyon, the Town of Patagonia, Ramsey Canyon near Sierra Vista, which is a good place to resupply and other more far flung places like Tombstone.
It was to have a lake by the campground which is a little unusual in Arizona. The land is different than the Sonoran desert of Tucson but still cool. We probably wouldn't go back unless it was offseason.
Victoria M.ScoutNogales Recreation Area
Permanently closed
Area is Permanently closed
- MMarlo C.Traveler
Tierra De La Paz
Peaceful and Serene
Large desert landscaped site, neat bbq area, swinging bench. I really loved this place- the owner was super nice . It is apparent they take pride in their land and they have fixed it up nicely.
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Harshaw Ave - Coronado National Forest
Nice camp sites right on the road
Nice camp sites right along on the side of the road. Loose cows. Site worked for a night.
Jake C.LegendTierra De La Paz
Desert Camping with Nearby Activities
Jake from the Dyrt here! Tierra De La Paz is a quiet desert camp to enjoy the serenity of the open space. Check them out and share your experience on the Dyrt!
- Pedro G.Guide
Bog Springs Campground
Favorite place!
This is my favorite campground close to me great views, good place to take your family, drinking water, food storage, fires are permites in the pits depending on fire danger usually only permitted during winter months. Great hikes nearby still haven’t tried road biking hope to get to it soon.
- Chris W.Scout
Kokopelli Gardens
Lovely place
A small and sweet little slice of desert 🏜 nirvana.
- PPam R.Scout
Patagonia Lake State Park
Patagonia
Awesome park with plenty to do, hiking and boating. Guided hike and bird walks along with boat tours. They do need to heat the bathroom when it’s really cold. Also need to fix showers so you don’t have to keep pressing the button every two minutes
Ashley F.Legend
TerraSol in Patagonia, Arizona
Perfect Bird Watching Basecamp
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to welcome this property to our platform. This property is ON the Arizona trail, so it's the perfect place to rest your head after a day of exploring. Check them out and leave them some love!
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Universal Ranch RV Village
RV sites & Cabins centrally located to amenities!
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so excited to have this property on our platform. I love how close you are to local spots to eat, drink and explore, but also are immersed by nature. Come check them out and leave them some love!
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Patagonia Lake State Park
Quiet Christmas Stay
Decided to try this campground as last minute Christmas plans. Stayed here for three nights. Very quiet during our stay. We left our Weboost at home but where able to get signal with our Verizon hotspot in the back window of our rig. If you have a rig over 35’ make sure you research the site before booking. We had site 3 which is listed as 60’ long. It is very long but it is stair stepped. The only level and usable space is in the middle. Our Super C is 40’ and the wheel base just fit and we we able to level and still put slides out. If we still had our fifth wheel we would have struggled unhitching and hitching.
Scott H.ScoutBog Springs Campground
Beautiful
Great sites. Easy drive. Spectacular scenery.
- NNameTraveler
Bog Springs Campground
Cramped bit nice views
This is a nice spot with clean sites, drinking water, trash, and vault toilets.
The camping areas are very close together.
Barbara R.TravelerBog Springs Campground
Beautiful location and clean
The campground is small but the location is beautiful. It is very clean and quiet. I have Verizon but the service was poor.
- kkarenScout
Bueno Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Isolated dispersed camping nice sites
We camped in April before it was too hot. Lots of well marked campsites with fire pits and room for pull through. Lots of large spaces for large campers. No shade. Good areas for birding. Roads well maintained. Surprisingly little campers here on a Saturday. Beautiful Mountain Views. There is a visitor center but it was closed on the day that we were there.
- Kathy D.Scout
Patagonia Lake State Park
Amazing views
We arrived at Patagonia State Park at 12:30. Check in was easy. There are so many hiking trails and views that it made this stop a bonus! We enjoyed hiking, biking and kayaking at their prestige lake. Well worth the trip. Camp sites included electric, water and dump at each site.
John B.ScoutPatagonia Lake State Park
Nice & clean, quiet park
Friendly neighbors and very clean bathrooms and showers. Bring a small kayak with you. There are also picnic tables right on the water and hiking trails.
Kathryn P.TravelerPatagonia Lake State Park
Beautiful Birding Park!
Right next to the Mexican border. Gorgeous park with sites on the water. Park is clean, with exceptional restrooms. Boat rides are offered on the weekends. Birding walks on Friday and Monday mornings. We will definitely come again!
Guide to Sásabe
Camping near Sásabe, Arizona, offers a unique blend of rugged beauty and outdoor adventure. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a place to connect with nature, there are several campgrounds to explore.
What to do
- Birdwatching: The area is a haven for bird lovers. One camper mentioned, "I do really like the birdwatching area outside the visitor center" at Patagonia Lake State Park Campground.
- Hiking: There are great trails nearby. A visitor noted, "Great hikes nearby perfect for bird watchers" at Bog Springs Campground.
- Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Patagonia Lake is a good spot. One reviewer said, "Good campground for fishermen and bird watchers" at Patagonia Lake State Park Campground.
What campers like
- Scenic views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Bog Springs Campground said, "This campground sits among tall trees and offers stunning views of the surroundings."
- Friendly staff: Many campers have noted the helpfulness of the staff. One camper shared, "Staff was very friendly even to those that showed up without a reservation" at Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park.
- Community feel: Campers enjoy the sense of community. A review from El Pais Motel and Campgrounds mentioned, "Campers and motel guests gather under the pavilion in the afternoon and evening to cook, eat, enjoy a libation and socialize."
What you should know
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper at Gilbert Ray Campground pointed out, "There is a bathroom, but no site water hook-ups and no showers."
- Road conditions: Be prepared for rough roads. One visitor warned about the access road to Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park, saying, "The access road from paved hwy was 7.9 miles of washboard sandy dusty dirt."
- Wildlife encounters: Expect to see wildlife, including cows and deer. A camper at Cieneguita Dispersed Camping Area mentioned, "You may wake up several mornings to see them in 'your backyard.'"
Tips for camping with families
- Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. One camper at Tucson - Lazydays KOA said, "There are so many offerings including two pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, corn hole, putting green, basketball, and bike/surrey rentals."
- Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A visitor at Patagonia Lake State Park Campground noted, "There's also a small beach you can swim at."
- Pack essentials: Bring everything you need, as some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A camper at Cactus Country RV Park mentioned, "It’s more of a mobile home park and RV park combined."
Tips from RVers
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. One camper at Gilbert Ray Campground advised, "If you have a rig over 35’, make sure you research the site before booking."
- Be cautious with power: Some sites may have electrical issues. A visitor at Cactus Country RV Park reported, "The shore power 30 amp showed reverse polarity and a faulty ground."
- Explore nearby attractions: Take advantage of the location. A camper at BLM Ironwood Forest National Monument said, "It is flat and pretty easy to find a level spot for your tent or trailer."
Camping near Sásabe, Arizona, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, it can be a fantastic experience for everyone.
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