RV Parks near Tucson, AZ
Whether it’s a quick overnight or a full weekend away, Tucson sits within easy reach of dozens of RV parks and campgrounds. We rank every option by actual drive time from the city, so you can match a destination to the hours you’re willing to spend behind the wheel — then narrow it down by the amenities that matter, from hookups to pet-friendly sites.
45 campgrounds listed. (Distance is approximate.)
Showing 24 of 45 campgrounds.
Tucson / Lazydays KOA
5 mi · ~0.1 h from Tucson
Rates on request
Located in Tucson, AZ, Tucson / Lazydays KOA offers RV and tent camping. About 5 miles out from the city center. The address is 5151 South Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85706. Its proximity to Tucson makes day trips easy. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
15 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$20/night
- Tent sites
This site is also known as Prison Camp. The site was a Federal Honor Camp beginning in 1937 to house federal prisoners supplying labor to build a road for access into the Santa Catalina Mountains. Prisoners had been convicted of federal crimes ranging from immigration law violations to tax evasion to bank robbery. During World War II, many of the prisoners of this camp were conscientious objectors whose religions prohibited them from serving in the military. Some were Japanese Americans protesting the Japanese American Relocation, the largest forced removal and incarceration in U.S. History th
Molino Basin Campground
16 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$20/night
- Tent sites
While most other campgrounds in the Catalina District are closed in winter and open in summer, Molino Campground and Picnic Area has a season that is just the opposite. Because it is located lower on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Molino is open during the late fall, winter, and early spring. The weather here is pleasantly mild then, and any of those seasons is a good time to visit. Campsites are located in savannah -- desert grassland dotted with oaks. Along the banks of Molino Creek, which flows only during and immediately after rain or snowmelt, species such as cottonwood, Ariz
Juniper Basin
17 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$8/night
- Tent sites
Juniper Basin sits in Tucson, AZ, providing campground accommodations for travelers. The property provides tent sites. Expect budget nightly rates. It operates in Tucson, AZ. Roughly 17 miles from downtown Tucson. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Contact the operator for current rates, availability, and reservations.
Spencer Canyon Campground
17 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$31/night
- Tent sites
This mountain campground is located at the head of a shallow, forested canyon a short distance off the Catalina Highway. Spencer Canyon faces the city of Tucson and the Santa Cruz Valley, both of which are visible as a distant panorama through openings in the forest canopy. Spencer Canyon Campground has 66 sites. Each site has a concrete table, firepit, B-B-Q and bear box for food storage. A beautiful night view of Tucson can be seen from several sites. Spencer is rugged, rustic in layout and close to the hamlet of Summerhaven. Each camping area has clean, stocked vault toilets. Campground hos
Whitetail Campground
17 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$135/night
- Tent sites
TENTS ONLY. Whitetail Campground offers group campsites in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains of southeastern Arizona, 5 miles south of the town of Summerhaven and the top of Mt. Lemmon. Groups can enjoy picking, hiking, camping and wildlife watching while enjoying a cool respite from hot summer. The facility can accommodate groups for day or overnight use. Hosts live on site. This campground is designed for large groups such as church, corporation, family reunions, etc. Sites are often booked a year in advance through reserveamerica.gov. On occasion a site may not be booked and walk-ins
Showers Point Group Campground
18 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$114/night
- Tent sites
This shady, tent-only campground has 3 group sites. Each site can hold up to 25 people and has a ramada, tables, large firepits, B-B-Q grills and a 120 volt outlet for coffee makers, crockpots, etc. Clean, stocked restrooms are centrally located. A host lives on site. Showers Point is a Day Use or tent only, group site campground that is nestled in the cool shade of tall ponderosas and an overlook of Palisade Canyon located at the campground's edge make this forested area a popular place for groups to spend a weekend or an afternoon. In addition, one of the most dramatic overlooks in the Santa
Camp Saguaro
18 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
Rates on request
- Showers
- Pet friendly
- Tent sites
Camp Saguaro is a campground based in Tucson, AZ. Facilities feature pet-friendly sites, tent sites, and showers. Located at 12150 West Calle Seneca in Tucson, AZ 85743. Roughly 18 miles from downtown Tucson. Showers are provided on-site. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
General Hitchcock Campground
18 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$20/night
- Tent sites
This small, sheltered campground is tucked away just off the Catalina Highway, along the rocky streambed that forms the floor of upper Bear Canyon. Campsites are nestled under a canopy of ponderosa pines, junipers and oaks. Some sites are located right along Bear Creek among large rocks. The Creek generally only flows during rainy periods or during the Spring snowmelt, but be vigilant of flash floods. This campground is not recommended for trailers or RVs. No pack or saddle stock permitted in campground. Pets must be leashed at all times. Limit 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site. 14 day stay l
Rose Canyon Campground
18 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$31/night
- Tent sites
Rose Canyon Campground features 73 campsites, half of which may be reserved. There are 3 RV loops. Campsites are spacious, spread out among stands of big ponderosa pine and clumps of Gambel oak in a cool forest setting. Each campsite has a picnic table, grill, firepit and bear box. There is wildlife in the campground. A hosts or employee will give each guest a campground map (trail maps upon request), rules, and safety information. During rainy seasons, Rose Creek meanders through the area to Rose Canyon Lake at the lower end of the campground. This six-acre lake is sheltered by trees, and off
Navajo Camp
18 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$125/night
- Tent sites
The Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin is located within the Palisades Administrative Site in the Santa Catalina Mountains, 20 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona. The cabin is reached via the East Catalina Highway, which becomes the General Hitchcock Highway, a historic and scenic drive that takes visitors through multiple biozones from the Sonoran Desert to the dense forests at 8,000 feet elevation. The cabin has indoor plumbing, electricity, a full kitchen, furniture, beds and an enclosed front yard. The cabin is available from late March to early November depending on the weather.
Incinerator Ridge Dispersed Camping
18 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$175/night
- Tent sites
The Sollers Cabin is a two-story, six-room cabin suitable for up to eight people. The cabin has 3 bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed, a dining/living room, 1.5 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. The living room contains two queen-size futons. The dining room has a table which seats eight. The newly added sunroom is great for morning coffee or a good book. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, a toaster, and a coffee pot. The house has electricity, electric heating (no A/C), and running water. While the cabin has
Douglas Spring
19 mi · ~0.3 h from Tucson
$8/night
- Tent sites
Douglas Spring is a campground based in Tucson, AZ. Guests can use tent sites during their stay. It is rated budget for nightly rates. A short 19-mile drive from Tucson center. It operates in Tucson, AZ. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Grass Shack
20 mi · ~0.4 h from Tucson
$8/night
- Tent sites
Grass Shack is a campground based in Tucson, AZ. Facilities feature tent sites. A short 20-mile drive from Tucson center. Expect budget nightly rates. It operates in Tucson, AZ. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Manning Camp
22 mi · ~0.4 h from Tucson
$8/night
- Tent sites
In Tucson, AZ, Manning Camp is a campground suited to RV and tent stays. Facilities feature tent sites. It operates in Tucson, AZ. Roughly 22 miles from downtown Tucson. Nightly rates start around $8. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Spud Rock Campground
23 mi · ~0.4 h from Tucson
$8/night
- Tent sites
Spud Rock Campground is a campground based in Tucson, AZ. Facilities feature tent sites. It operates in Tucson, AZ. Nightly rates start around $8. About 23 miles out from the city center. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Contact the operator for current rates, availability, and reservations.
Happy Valley Campground
24 mi · ~0.4 h from Tucson
$8/night
- Tent sites
Happy Valley Campground sits in Tucson, AZ, providing campground accommodations for travelers. On-site amenities include tent sites. Roughly 24 miles from downtown Tucson. Nightly rates start around $8. The campground is set in Tucson, AZ. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Peppersauce Campground
25 mi · ~0.5 h from Tucson
$15/night
- Tent sites
The reservable Peppersauce Group Site accommodates up to 35 people and is located within Peppersauce Campground, at the base of Mt. Lemmon at 4,700 feet. The site is accessed from the town of Oracle, AZ. Mature vegetation makes this a lovely destination for a basecamp. Hunting, hiking, and scenic driving opportunities exist nearby. Due to the campsite location, flash floods may prohibit access to the site. Visitors should be aware of flash flood risk during monsoon season. High clearance is recommended to navigate the access road to the group site.
Caballo Loco Ranch
31 mi · ~0.6 h from Tucson
Rates on request
Set in Tucson, AZ, Caballo Loco Ranch serves road travelers with campsites and RV hookups. Located at 14475 West Britten Ranch Road in Tucson, AZ 85736. A short 31-mile drive from Tucson center. Call or visit the official site for the latest rates and open dates.
Bog Springs Campground
34 mi · ~0.6 h from Tucson
$150/night
- Tent sites
With 1,500 square feet of indoor space, including two bedrooms, one full bathroom, two living rooms, and a fully-equipped kitchen, the Kent Springs Cabin accommodates up to 8 people comfortably. It also has a large deck overlooking a creek, and parking is available on site. Sleeping accommodations include a queen bed, a twin over double bunk bed, a roll-away single bed, and a double futon couch. The kitchen is equipped with an electric range/oven, refrigerator, and microwave. There is a large dining table with benches, and a fireplace in the large living room. The cabin is largely barrier-free
Kentucky Camp Dispersed Camping Area
35 mi · ~0.6 h from Tucson
$75/night
- Tent sites
Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters consists of five adobe buildings, one of which may be rented. The rental cabin is rustic with no indoor plumbing, but has an outdoor sink and drinking water available from a nearby spigot. Maximum number of people per night is 5. The Headquarters building contains exhibits on the local mining era and is open to the public. Both buildings are remnants of a historic gold placer mining operation that predates the establishment of the Coronado National Forest in 1908.
Maternity Well Group Site
35 mi · ~0.6 h from Tucson
Rates on request
- Tent sites
In a state where desert arroyos, washes, and many streambeds remain bone-dry most of the time, the year-round flow of Cienega Creek makes it a highly valuable resource. A lush green ribbon of vegetation defines one of the most significant riparian zones in southern Arizona. Cienega Creek gets its name from the cienegas, or marshes, which occur along its length. This rare vegetation community has nearly disappeared in the Southwest. If you are interested, you can now access an audio tour of the Cienega Watershed. Just download the free TravelStorys app to your phone. The national conservation a
Coyote Mountains Wilderness
36 mi · ~0.6 h from Tucson
Free
- Tent sites
The 5,080-acre Coyote Mountains Wilderness is located 40 miles southwest of Tucson, Arizona in Pima County. The wilderness includes the Coyote Mountains with their rugged peaks, massive, rounded bluffs, sheer cliff faces, and large open canyons. The vegetation includes palo verde, saguaro, chaparral, and oak woodlands. Recreation opportunities such as day hikes, climbing, sightseeing, and photography are enhanced by the diverse topography, scenic character, and the botanical, wildlife, and cultural values of the area. The area offers many challenges to the wilderness recreationist.
Ironwood Forest National Monument
37 mi · ~0.7 h from Tucson
Rates on request
- Tent sites
The Ironwood Forest National Monument, which takes its name from one of the longest living trees in the Arizona desert, is 189,600 acres, of which 128,400 acres are administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with the balance of land privately owned or State Trust land. Keeping company with the ironwood trees are mesquite, palo verde, creosote, and saguaro, blanketing the monument floor beneath rugged mountain ranges named Silver Bell, Waterman and Sawtooth. In between, desert valleys lay quietly to complete the setting. Elevations here range from 1,800 to more than 4,200 feet....
All 45 campgrounds near Tucson
The complete list, sorted by drive time.
- Tucson / Lazydays KOA 4.5 mi
- Gordon Hirabayashi Campground 14.6 mi
- Molino Basin Campground 15.9 mi
- Juniper Basin 16.5 mi
- Spencer Canyon Campground 17.3 mi
- Whitetail Campground 17.3 mi
- Showers Point Group Campground 17.6 mi
- Camp Saguaro 17.6 mi
- General Hitchcock Campground 17.7 mi
- Rose Canyon Campground 17.8 mi
- Navajo Camp 17.8 mi
- Incinerator Ridge Dispersed Camping 18.2 mi
- Douglas Spring 18.7 mi
- Grass Shack 19.7 mi
- Manning Camp 21.7 mi
- Spud Rock Campground 23.1 mi
- Happy Valley Campground 24.3 mi
- Peppersauce Campground 25.1 mi
- Caballo Loco Ranch 30.8 mi
- Bog Springs Campground 34.3 mi
- Kentucky Camp Dispersed Camping Area 34.5 mi
- Maternity Well Group Site 35 mi
- Coyote Mountains Wilderness 35.5 mi
- Ironwood Forest National Monument 37.3 mi
- Redfield Canyon Wilderness 39.6 mi
- Butterfield RV Resort 40.4 mi
- Muleshoe Ranch 40.9 mi
- Kartchner Caverns Campground 43 mi
- Patagonia RV Park 48.3 mi
- TerraSol 48.3 mi
- Calabasas 58.3 mi
- White Rock Campground 58.4 mi
- Clark Peak Corrals 65.1 mi
- Riggs Flat 65.5 mi
- Soldier Creek 67.3 mi
- Stockton Pass 67.8 mi
- Columbine Corrals 68 mi
- Cunningham 68.2 mi
- Treasure Park East 68.6 mi
- Upper Hospital Flat 68.6 mi
- Snow Flat Campground 68.6 mi
- Shannon 69.6 mi
- Twilight Group Site 70.5 mi
- Upper Arcadia 71 mi
- Noon Creek 72.7 mi