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 · NPS
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
$8 / night
Coordinates
32.1828, -110.6445
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32.1828, -110.6445 · Park boundary: National Park Service

- 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.

Every day
All Day

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

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

General Camping Fee$8

All campsites have the same fee, $8 per campsite with a 50% discount to those with a senior or access pass ($4). Each campsite has a maximum capacity of 6 people per group, for groups larger than 6 an additional campsite must be reserved and paid for.

Senior Pass Holder Camping Fee$4

All campsites have the same fee, $8 per campsite with a 50% discount to those with a senior or access pass ($4). Each campsite has a maximum capacity of 6 people per group, for groups larger than 6 an additional campsite must be reserved and paid for.

Access Pass Holder Camping Fee$4

All campsites have the same fee, $8 per campsite with a 50% discount to those with a senior or access pass ($4). Each campsite has a maximum capacity of 6 people per group, for groups larger than 6 an additional campsite must be reserved and paid for.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

RVs
Not allowed
Trailers
Not allowed

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

AddressTucson, AZ 85730
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