Camping Near Tucson, AZ
There are 162 campgrounds within driving distance of Tucson, AZ in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Gilbert Ray Campground, about 10 miles away. 26 of the closest are free. 1 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Tucson (150). Prefer primitive, off-grid spots? Browse dispersed camping near Tucson (120).
Closest campgrounds to Tucson
- Gilbert Ray Campground — 10 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- SABINO CANYON RECREATION AREA CACTUS RAMADA 1 — 11 mi from Tucson · SABINO CANYON RECREATION AREA CACTUS RAMADA 1 · Vistas 6
- Saguaro NP - Tucson Mountain — 13 mi from Tucson · AZ - Tucson · $20/night · Vistas 8
- Catalina State Park: Loop A — 14 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Catalina State Park: Loop B — 14 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Catalina State Park: Ringtail Loop — 15 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Camp Saguaro — 15 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Gordon Hirabayashi Campground — 17 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- MOLINO — 18 mi from Tucson · MOLINO · Vistas 7
- Molino Basin Campground — 18 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Camp Whispering Pines — 19 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Spencer Canyon Campground — 19 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Whitetail Campground — 19 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Southern Pines Baptist Camp — 19 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Juniper Basin — 19 mi from Tucson · AZ · $8 USD
- Camp Zion — 19 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Mt. Bigelow Dispersed Camping — 20 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Showers Point Group Campground — 20 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- SHOWERS POINT GROUP SITE — 20 mi from Tucson · SHOWERS POINT GROUP SITE · Vistas 7
- Upper Rim Campgrounds — 20 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- South Rim Campgrounds — 20 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Camp Lawton — 20 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Navajo Camp — 20 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- PALISADES RANGER RESIDENCE CABIN — 20 mi from Tucson · PALISADES RANGER RESIDENCE CABIN · Vistas 7.5
- General Hitchcock Campground — 20 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Rose Canyon Campground — 20 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- Incinerator Ridge Dispersed Camping — 20 mi from Tucson · AZ · Free
- ROSE CANYON — 20 mi from Tucson · ROSE CANYON · Vistas 7.2
- Douglas Spring — 21 mi from Tucson · AZ · $8 USD
- Grass Shack — 23 mi from Tucson · AZ · $8 USD
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Camping near Tucson FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Tucson?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Gilbert Ray Campground, roughly 10 miles from Tucson, AZ. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Tucson?
Yes. 150 campgrounds near Tucson, AZ are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Tucson page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 1 of the spots near Tucson listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.