It is difficult to find scenic and comfortable camping sites in Southern Arizona. The best ones that come to mind are, Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Mt. Lemmon Campgrounds,  Bonita Canyon in the Chiracahuas, Reef Campground in Carr Canyon, Riggs Flat and Soldier Campgrounds on Mt. Graham, Triangle T Guest Ranch in Texas Canyon, St. David RV Park, Patagonia and Roper Lake State Parks and Cochise Stronghold. Many of these campgrounds have size restrictions, so check before venturing out.
Here are a few suggested posts to get you started.
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Our Recommended Southern Arizona Campgrounds
As the weather warms, it is time to start thinking about a camping trip or three. There are plenty of campgrounds in Southern Arizona, but
Pena Blanca Lake by Sally Reichardt: A Photo Essay
Sally Reichardt wrote to me in August 2022: “Pena Blanc trip a week ago Sunday. We stopped in Nogales for a Subway sandwich to go
Kentucky Camp AZ: A Ghost Town With Accommodations!
More than a hundred years ago, Kentucky Camp was the headquarters for the Santa Rita Water & Mining Company, which was formed to extract placer deposits from the Greaterville Mining District in the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains 9 miles NW of Sonoita.
Cochise Stronghold Campground: A Superb Setting!
Stronghold: A place fortified against attack. Such a place is Cochise Stronghold, a series of natural rock formations that the Chiricahua Apaches used to hide
Ajo, AZ: A Small Town With A Big Back Yard
This article was first published in 2015. Ajo? To my under-educated mind, Ajo was just a little Sonoran Desert burg somewhere way, way west of
Visit Colossal Cave Mountain Park
Colossal Cave Mountain Park is one of our favorite Southern Arizona attractions. Its natural surroundings make the park special. Colossal Cave Mountain Park is a
Lyman State Park Camping Cabins
We are big fans of GLAMPING, the form of travel camping that does not require tents. Here is another one from Arizona State Parks. Dedicated
Yuma, AZ: Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area
The Imperial Sand Dunes, 20 miles west of Yuma, AZ, is one of the largest and most popular off-road vehicle recreation areas in the United
A Video Introduction to Parker Canyon Lake
When weather is still warm and the nights are cooler, Parker Canyon Lake is a good place to explore. Parker Canyon Lake is located on the Eastern slope
Triangle T Guest Ranch: An Old West Adventure
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in late November 2015, Ms. Karen & I headed east from Tucson an hour to get our guided tour of
Reef Townsite: A Summer Picnic at Carr Canyon
(July 2015) As we often do in the heat of summer, last Sunday we headed for higher elevation. Carr Canyon is just south of Ramsey
Lakes to Visit this Summer in Southern Arizona
This summer everyone is looking for ways to get out of the heat, and usually, that includes water. So, that said, here is a short
Mt Lemmon Cabin for Rent
As the weather warms, Tucsonans will be searching for a way to get out of the heat! You can go camping on Mt. Lemmon or
Portal Cabin Rentals
Birders will be pleased to hear that the Coronado National Forest is adding two cabins to the Portal area; The CCC Portal Bunkhouse and the
Parker Canyon Lake: A Day Trip From Tucson
On a Sunday one late June (2013), we left Tucson and headed south to Parker Canyon Lake via the San Rafael Valley. The mountains surrounding
Mt. Graham: A Cool Summer Getaway
Looking for a cool summer getaway? Consider Mt. Graham (elevation 10, 720) and the alpine forest atop the Pinaleño Mountains, about a 3 hour drive east of Tucson.
Tucson To Oracle State Park Via Redington Pass
Another Sunday drive. This time Neighbor Roy, Ms. Karen, and I were off to Oracle State Park via Redington Pass east of Tucson. Access to Redington Pass is easy. Just go east on Tanque Verde. Eventually, the pavement ends and the worst road in Southern Arizona begins. Even the high-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles […]
Patagonia Lake State Park
Many folks in Tucson don’t consider a day trip or overnight road trip to Patagonia and Patagonia Lake State Park because they think it’s too far.
Hohokam Ruins In Catalina State Park
On a perfect Saturday in February, our friends from New York, Susan & Charlea, went with Ms. Karen, Molly Dog, & me to Catalina State Park in Oro Valley. After paying the $7 entry fee, we found a pleasant picnic area and fortified ourselves before hiking the archeological site on the ridge across the road.
Frugal RVing
This is a resource for those wishing to set out on their own in an RV. Safe Travels! Frugal RV Travel
