Hike-in access defines the character of Spud Rock Spring Campground, requiring campers to carry gear on foot to reach this backcountry site within Saguaro National Park. The National Park Service manages this primitive camping area for $8 per night, with campfires permitted under current regulations.
Located in Arizona's Sonoran Desert landscape, the campground operates without developed amenities like restrooms or potable water. Campers must pack in all supplies and pack out all waste. The surrounding park system includes other backcountry options like Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park for those planning extended desert camping trips.
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Location
Public CampgroundSpud Rock Spring Campground — Saguaro National Park is located in Arizona
Coordinates
32.20350004 N
110.53335836 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 10 min from Tucson, AZ
- 1 hr 17 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 3 hrs 4 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 4 hrs 9 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
