Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Rio Rico, AZ
Explore the stunning natural beauty surrounding Rio Rico, AZ, with diverse camping options ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. For those seeking the comforts of home, nearby RV parks like the Rio Rico RV Park and Sonoita Creek RV Park offer full-hookup sites, picturesque views, and easy access to local attractions. If you prefer a more traditional experience, tent camping at nearby Patagonia Lake State Park allows you to immerse yourself in serene landscapes, including lush riparian zones and scenic hiking trails. For the adventurous spirit, dispersed camping is abundant in the Coronado National Forest, where you can set up camp amidst towering pines and rugged mountain terrain, surrounded by the vibrant flora and fauna of the region. The area's unique geography, featuring rolling hills, vast grasslands, and vibrant desert ecosystems, provides a stunning backdrop for all types of camping experiences. Whether you're RVing, tenting, or setting up a primitive campsite, Rio Rico and its surrounding areas promise unforgettable adventures under the Arizona sun.
Picacho Peak Campground is part of Picacho Peak State Park in Arizona (just 25 min northwest of Marana, AZ) with an elevation of 1,891 feet. There are a total of 78 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 50 and 105 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Twin Peaks Campground is part of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona (2 hrs 17 min southwest of Maricopa, AZ) with an elevation of 1,716 feet. There are a total of 207 campsites including 37 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 170 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, ohv trails nearby, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Kartchner Caverns Campground is part of Kartchner Caverns State Park in Arizona (just 25 min north of Sierra Vista, AZ) with an elevation of 4,631 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites including 4 cabins. The campground is open all year. 57 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $59.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Patagonia Lake Campground is part of Patagonia Lake State Park in Arizona (1 hr 4 min south of Sahuarita, AZ) with an elevation of 3,918 feet. There are a total of 123 campsites including 7 cabins and 13 boating sites. The campground is open all year. 103 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 108 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $17.00 to $119.00. Some amenities include dump station, general store, playground, boat ramp, swimming, marina, restroom, gasoline pump. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Peppersauce Campground is located in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (46 min northeast of Oro Valley, AZ) with an elevation of 4,602 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $50.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
Upper Arcadia Campground is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 23 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 6,609 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Calabasas Group Campground is located in the Nogales Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (47 min south of Sahuarita, AZ) with an elevation of 4,040 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $55.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Gilbert Ray Campground in Pima County is located 31 min southwest of Casas Adobes, AZ with an elevation of 2,630 feet. There are a total of 133 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 126 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 128 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $35.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
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