National Park Service · National Park · Arizona
Saguaro National Park
7 campgrounds here, 1 of them walk-up.
7Campgrounds
1Take walk-ups
$8A night at all 7 priced
27Sites, from 2
4,690–7,940 ftElevation
Where they are
7 of 7 mappedDrawing the map
© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · Esri hillshadeSource: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 15, 2026
The campgrounds · 7
7 campgrounds
Saguaro National Park Wilderness PermitsReservablefrom $821 hike-in sites21 sites6,490 ftdrinking watertoilets
Manning CampMixedfrom $86 sites7,940 ftdrinking watertoilets
Douglas Springfrom $84,690 ft
Grass Shackfrom $85,280 ft
Happy Valley Saddlefrom $86,130 ft
Juniper Basinfrom $86,010 ft
Spud Rock Springfrom $87,350 ftSource: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 15, 2026
This land
measured from the nearest campground in the unitCamping here is a stake in what happens to it. More Than Just Parks tracks the threats and the comment windows.
Source: USFS Inventoried Roadless Areas via MTJP Roadless Map · Jul 29, 2026
Heads up
Wildfire
Pusch fire · 22 mi from the nearest campground here · 0 acres
Park Closure
Visitor Center will be closed on 9/16 (West Side) and 9/23 (East Side) The park's visitor centers will be closing for a day this week and a day next week for WNP inventory reporting. - 9/16/26, the Red Hill Visitor Center (West District) will be closed all day. - 9/23/26, the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center…
Information
RV and trailer precautions: be aware of vehicle restrictions before visit. As the busy season ramps up, traffic will be denser and can result in delays and complications particularly for owners of longer vehicles. The Tucson Mountain District (west side) of the park can accommodate vehicles up to 40ft in total…
Caution
Vehicle Break-Ins Vehicle break-ins have occurred at the King Canyon Trailhead, as well as at other trailheads throughout the park. Hide valuables and consider taking them with you, secure your vehicle, and report any suspicious activity. Please call 911 to…
Danger
Loop Drive mostly closed in Tucson Mountain District due to storms. The following areas in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park are closed to public use: Hohokam Road between Hugh Norris Trail Head and Golden Gate Road, and Golden Gate Road between Signal Hill Junction and Sandaro…
Information
Rideshare services should be used with caution if visiting the Tucson Mountain District Rideshare services will drop visitors off at the park, but usually will not pick them back up. To avoid being stranded in the park, coordinate two-way trips before using rideshares to visit the West side. No major trails start at the…
Alerts: National Park Service alerts API · Sep 15, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN via MTJP wildfire tracker · Sep 12, 2026
Who answers for this land
Saguaro National Park’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.
Juan Ciscomani (R)
Source: campground records from RIDB, NPS, USFS EDW and BLM, unified by CAMPANAC, refreshed nightly