Equestrian Camping near Tubac, AZ

Equestrian Camping Reviews near Tubac, AZ

33 Reviews of 10 Tubac Campgrounds

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  Maryrose L.

  Scout

  Apr. 24, 2023

  Rancho del Nido

  It is so quiet and beautiful

  This campground with water and electric was quiet and beautiful. There were horse trails all around and you can bring your horses too. Dog friendly, and the owners were available if needed.

  Come for the stars,if nothing else.

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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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  Geraldine B.

  Traveler

  Oct. 27, 2022

  Rancho del Nido

  Family friendly and great views

  This is horse ranch with great host and amazing views. They offer horse back riding which our kids loved.

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  Melissa H.

  Traveler

  Nov. 10, 2019

  Bueno Aires National Wildlife Refuge

  Beautiful secluded area

  Sites available for groups, RVs, tents, etc. No restrooms, but well maintained roads. Lots of border patrol. Hiking, hunting, off roading allowed.

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  Tony C.

  Guide

  Feb. 1, 2022

  Rancho del Nido

  Fantastic hosts, views, and price

  Our hosts were extremely hospitable and accommodating. They worked around our schedule and made sure we were comfortable. They gave us numerous recommendations for local cuisine and sightseeing. The camp is peaceful and has fantastic views with horses, a fire pit, and hiking trails. We hope to return soon.

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  maryellen S.

  Guide

  Nov. 21, 2024

  Rancho del Nido

  Miles and mils of Silence

  Kim & Dan are wonderful hosts. The property is on the side of a slope with expansive views. Spotlessly clean porta potty. Safe. Peaceful. Horses and cows. I booked 2 nights and as soon as I set up camp I booked two more. So glad I did. Great location. Delicious well water.

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  Tom T.

  Traveler

  Jan. 17, 2026

  Mesquite Ranch Campground

  I hate to reveal this hidden treasure

  This is among our favorite campgrounds. We have spent a couple of months there for the past three winters and, because campers return to places they love, it has come to feel like an annual family reunion. Owners Dan and Sharon are incredible hosts, hosting holiday parties and regular pizza nights -- you bring the toppings and Dan provides the pizza oven and crusts. 

  The ranch features a roomy casita with a wood-burning stove, a pond that Dan actually stocks, and is surrounded by public lands with countless trails for exploring. (Bring your horses or ATVs.) Nearby Arivaca is tiny historic town with a fully stocked mercantile (with gas, diesel and propane), a hardware store with an incredible inventory, and La Gitana, a bar/cafe (also historic) with a mind-blowing chili cheeseburger.

  Enough said. I'll regret revealing this gem for fear of too many people discovering it.

  I should note that the GPS coordinates listed on The Dyrt are incorrect. The actual coordinates are 31°35'44.7"N 111°17'08.7"W.

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  Peggy M.

  Guide

  Mar. 16, 2026

  Rancho del Nido

  Ranch Nido

  Specific site is not where Dyrt puts it. It is off by about 2 miles. I used instant book. Owners were very responsive and helpful. A beautiful spot with trees and sweet horses. About 2 miles of graded dirt and gravel road. Fine for most vehicles. The RV part is just a few spots with hookups and water. You can see them through the trees behind the port a potty in the photo. They are very close together. We are self sufficient in our setup for electricity. Wonderful fresh spring water for refilling our water containers, surprisingly fresh and clean port a potty. Was a great spot for exploring the area. Very easy to get to Saguaro National Park east side. And hour to Tombstone.

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  Krista Z.

  Legend

  Feb. 17, 2018

  Colossal Cave Mountain Park

  Better as Day Use or Group Campground (Don't Trust the Website)

  I hope this is the hardest campground review I ever have to write. The visit to Colossal Cave Mountain Park started pretty terrible but the property manager/caretaker (Gary) saved this review. Let me start from the beginning.

  Upon arrival we were checked in and told there were fire restrictions in place so we wouldn't be allowed to have a fire. I told them that's not what their website said and they argued "well we tell everyone when they call in". Needless to say, I wasn't told when I reserved my spot that there was any restrictions. (and even now, when checking the forestry websites and county fire restrictions they all direct me here (https://firerestrictions.us/az/az-pima-county/) and the specific location of the campgrounds doesn't seem to be under restriction nor can I even determine which specific area to look at. The park said they were part of the forestry service but that area seems to end East of there)

  We were told that with our "RV" we would be located at El Bosquecito. We drive to the grounds and find out it's a walk in group site with a small cul de sac with 2 small dirt pull outs to park. I called the caretaker and asked where exactly we were supposed to be setting up so he drove down to meet us. It became very clear very quickly this spot wasn't going to work and this is when he told us they had overbooked their RV spaces (they only have 3) and they were trying to find somewhere to put us. He offered to let us stay in the Day Use area and that is where we spent the next 2 days. (and over the next few days we ran into him a few times to get suggestions on things to do, etc)

  Like any camping trip we went exploring to see what the rest of the park looked like. Here is what we found:

  • All of the single campsites are currently closed (and have been since late last summer). I'll post a picture of one of the spaces but you can't actually camp there at this moment.
  • The "RV" spaces are big enough for a sizable RV but that is all there is to them… a cleared out pull in space.
  • El Bosquecito is actually a pretty neat group campground if you don't mind carrying your gear in. There was some tree coverage (it really doesn't get better in the desert). There were BBQs, water faucets, bathrooms, and fire pits. However, there were some weird potential hazards like exposed pipe and open water trenches.
  • Most (if not all) of the advertised things to do were shut down or unavailable.
  • Petting Zoo - They are between ranch vendors so this was not available,
  • Tortoises - They were hibernating (not available)
  • Butterfly Garden - There were a few but it was out of season.
  • Gold Panning - Available, but you have to but the bags of dirt to pan with from the gift shop.
  • The Terrace Cafe - This was open but it's not a restaurant (it's not even in the building). It's a covered "stand" that you order at then there are a few picnic tables in front of it next to the gift shop.
  • The Museum - Currently Closed
  • The Bats - Out of season
  • There are a few trails in the park (Path of Ancestors, Bundrick, and the Arizona Trail). We did parts of all 3 but Path of Ancestors was my favorite. It has information boards along the way talking about the Hohokam tribe.
  • Every road in the entire park is REALLY rough. They are paved but there are potholes everywhere. I wouldn't take a super low clearance car through the park and you won't make it back to La Selvilla (if it's open) without high ground clearance and 4 wheel drive.
  • They do have bathrooms (ours also had a hand washing station), there were trash cans in all of the usable areas, lots of BBQ stands, and picnic tables. In the group campground and the day use area there were also water faucets.

  While we were there we also did the Regular Cave Tour and it was really neat. Dane was our tour guide and he was fun to listen to and very informative. It really was 70 in the cave and with it being in the 50s/60s outside we went in overdressed and ended up really warm. Trust the temperature they tell you! If you have any choice in the matter stay towards the front of the group. We went down with 17 people and there were a few times we couldn't hear the guide or see what he was pointing out because we were so far back.

  So overall… I wasn't super impressed this trip. However, Gary gave us a great impression and explained a lot of the "problems" were parts of the park in transition. I totally believe this park could be really neat when it's running as intended. Until then - I strongly suggest you know exactly what you plan to get out of the trip and call ahead to ask for clarification if there is anything in particular you want to see. Their website is NOT kept up to date so it is not a reliable avenue for information. If you are just looking for a neat day trip or a group campground you may have more success than we did but it all depends what you are looking for. I hope to go back in the fall to give it another try.

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