Campground

Juniper Basin

A rock lined fire ring, with two sitting logs on either side. Thin trees abound in the area.

One of the campsites at Juniper Basin

Photo: NPS

About

- 6,000 elevation - 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! This campground is a tough day hike up the Tanque Verde Ridge over 6.9 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain. Exceptional views can be seen throughout the hike, and habitats change quickly from desert scrub to oak savanna and pine / juniper woodlands. Water here is very seasonal, and it is often dry during the summer, spring and fall. When there is water, sources can be found west of site 1.

Location


Tucson, AZ 85730

Fees

General Camping Fee$8.00
Senior Pass Holder Camping Fee$4.00
Access Pass Holder Camping Fee$4.00

Hours

This campground is hike in only, and open 24/7. Reservations can be made on reservation.gov

wednesdayAll Day
mondayAll Day
thursdayAll Day
sundayAll Day
tuesdayAll Day
fridayAll Day
saturdayAll Day

Accessibility

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trailer Allowed

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access Roads

classifications

Juniper Basin | NPS Explorer