Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Marana, AZ
Nestled in the scenic Sonoran Desert, Marana, AZ, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking an escape from urban life. For RV campers, Catalina State Park provides spacious sites surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, complete with amenities like picnic areas and hiking trails that weave through lush vegetation. Tent campers can explore Picacho Peak State Park, where they can pitch their tents under the shadow of striking geological formations, allowing for hiking adventures along trails that lead to panoramic vistas and abundant wildlife. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping opportunities abound in the surrounding Coronado National Forest, where visitors can find peaceful spots amid towering saguaro cacti and unique desert flora. Nearby, the Sweetwater Preserve offers a network of trails and picnic favorite spots, suitable for families and solo campers alike. Embrace the enchanting landscape of Marana, where the allure of the desert meets a rich tapestry of camping experiences.

















Catalina Campground is part of Catalina State Park in Arizona (just 9 min east of Oro Valley, AZ) with an elevation of 2,668 feet. There are a total of 147 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 139 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 155 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. 117 sites have electric and water hookups. 8 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, ramada, telescope, gift shop, horse stable, flush toilets. Activities include biking, horseback riding, 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.
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.
Rose Canyon Campground is located in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (52 min northeast of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 7,273 feet. There are a total of 32 campsites including 24 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 6 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 22 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $95.00. Some amenities include general store, amphitheater. Activities include fishing.
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.
Lost Dutchman Campground is part of Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona (just 17 min northeast of Apache Junction, AZ) with an elevation of 2,074 feet. There are a total of 132 campsites including 5 cabins. The campground is open all year. 126 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 125 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. 68 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $89.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Upper Hospital Flat Group Site is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 54 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 9,026 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to mid November. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Treasure Park - North Campground is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 54 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 9,017 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to mid November. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Treasure Park Group Campground - East is located in the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (2 hrs 54 min east of Catalina Foothills, AZ) with an elevation of 9,017 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to mid November. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Buckhorn Campground, Usery Mtn Regional Park in Maricopa County is located just 18 min northeast of Mesa, AZ with an elevation of 2,016 feet. There are a total of 71 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 44 and 114 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $32.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, sewer hookup, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Half Moon Ranch is located in the Douglas Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (1 hr 13 min northeast of Sierra Vista, AZ) with an elevation of 4,739 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $150.00 per night. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Frazier Horse Campground is located in the Tonto Basin Ranger District, Tonto National Forest (1 hr 30 min northeast of Apache Junction, AZ) with an elevation of 2,192 feet. There are a total of 8 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $16.00 per night. Activities include horseback riding.
Reef Townsite Group Area is located in the Sierra Vista Ranger District, Coronado National Forest (42 min south of Sierra Vista, AZ) with an elevation of 7,166 feet. The site is normally open from the end of March to the beginning of December. Prices start at $45.00 per night.