Best West Tucson RV Campgrounds Near Saguaro National Park

Explore the best RV camping options in West Tucson. From full-service RV resorts and 55+ communities to budget-friendly camping and scenic desert campgrounds, this guide compares 13 places to stay near Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain Park, Old Tucson, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

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Compare 13 West Tucson RV Campgrounds by Amenities, Location & Camping Style

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, an extended winter stay, or a desert road trip, West Tucson offers some of Southern Arizona’s most appealing RV camping options. Campers can choose from full-service RV resorts with pools and activities, quiet 55+ communities, pet-friendly parks, free BLM camping, and campgrounds located minutes from iconic attractions.

Many of these RV parks provide convenient access to Saguaro National Park West, Tucson Mountain Park, Old Tucson, and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, making them excellent bases for hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and exploring the Sonoran Desert. 

Use the campground profiles below to compare site sizes, hookups, amenities, pet policies, recreational facilities, and rental options to find the RV campground that best fits your travel style and budget.

RV Camping Near Saguaro National Park West

  BAR J RV PARK

Bar J RV Park is a small, privately owned, well-managed park near the AZ Sonora Desert Museum and Saguaro National Park – West.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊗
  Big Rig Access  ⊕
  Tent Camping  ⊗
  55+ Only  ⊕
  Kid Friendly  ⊗
  Pets Allowed  ⊕

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊗
  WiFi  ⊗
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊗
  Cell Phone  ⊕
  Public Phone  ⊗

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊗
  Laundry  ⊕  (Washer only)
  Pet Area  ⊕
  Propane  ⊗
  Restrooms 
  Showers

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊗
  Rec/TV Room  ⊗
  Library  ⊗
  Pool  ⊗
  Hot Tub ⊗
  Exercise Room  ⊗
  Bocce  ⊗
  Billiards ⊗
  Horseshoes  ⊗
  Pickleball  ⊗
  Shuffleboard

Bar J RV Park
4206 S Palant Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85735

520-883-1559

BAR J RV PARK

# of Camping Sites: 13 

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually  ⊗

  BLM CAMP — SNYDER HILL

Bureau of Land Management site with no amenities.   Camping is free and stays are limited to one week.   Larger trailers and rigs use the entrance on the NW side near the stop sign.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕  
  Big Rig Access  ⊕  
  Tent Camping  ⊕  
  55+ Only  ⊕   
  Kid Friendly  ⊕  
  Pets Allowed  ⊕  

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊗
  Electric  ⊗
  30 AMP  ⊗ 
  50 AMP  ⊗
  Water  ⊗
  Sewer  ⊗
  Dump Station  ⊗
  WiFi  ⊗
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊗
  Cell Phone  ⊕
  Public Phone  ⊗

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊗
  Laundry  ⊗
  Pet Area  ⊗
  Propane  ⊗
  Restrooms  ⊗
  Showers ⊗

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊗
  Rec/TV Room  ⊗
  Library  ⊗
  Pool ⊗
  Hot Tub ⊗
  Exercise Room  ⊗
  Bocce  ⊗
  Billiards ⊗
  Horseshoes ⊗
  Pickleball  ⊗
  Shuffleboard  ⊗

BLM CAMP
Ajo Hwy & San Joaquin Rd
Tucson, AZ 85735

No Phone

www.BLM.gov

# of Camping Sites: 30+

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊗
  Annually  ⊗

Daily Rental Rates — FREE

  CASINO DEL SOL RV PARK

Casino Del Sol RV Park is a newly remodeled, spacious park located next to the casino. The park offers many amenities and quick access to your favorite gambling games.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕  
  Big Rig Access  ⊕  
  Tent Camping  ⊗  
  55+ Only  ⊗   
  Kid Friendly  ⊕  
  Pets Allowed  ⊕  

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕ 
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊕
  WiFi  ⊕
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊕
  Cell Phone  ⊕
  Public Phone  

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊕
  Laundry  ⊕
  Pet Area  ⊕
  Propane 
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers  ⊕

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊕
  Rec/TV Room
  Library  ⊕
  Pool  ⊕
  Hot Tub  ⊕
  Exercise Room 
  Bocce 
  Billiards  ⊕
  Horseshoes  ⊕
  Pickleball
  Shuffleboard

Casino Del Sol
5655 W. Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757

520-324-9300

www.casinodelsol.com/casino-del-sol-rv-park

# of Camping Sites: 73 

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually  ⊗

  DESERT PUEBLO MOBILE HOME PARK

Desert Pueblo Mobile Home Park is a beautifully landscaped park for 55+ campers. Visitors can participate in many of the social programs enjoyed by permanent residents.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊗
  Big Rig Access  ⊕
  Tent Camping  ⊗  
  55+ Only  ⊕
  Kid Friendly   ⊗
  Pets Allowed ⊕
 (under 20 lbs)

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊗
  WiFi  ⊗
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊗
  Cell Phone  ⊕  
  Public Phone    ⊕

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊗
  Laundry  ⊕
  Pet Area 
  Propane  ⊗
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers  ⊕

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊕
  Rec/TV Room 
  Library  ⊕
  Pool  ⊕
  Hot Tub  ⊕
  Exercise Room  ⊗
  Bocce  ⊗
  Billiards  ⊕
  Horseshoes  ⊕
  Pickleball
  Shuffleboard

Desert Pueblo Mobile Home Park
1302 W. Ajo Way 
Tucson, AZ 85713

520-889-9557

# of Camping Sites: 77

https://www.pima.gov/1228/Gilbert-Ray-Campground

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊗
  Weekly  ⊗
  Monthly  ⊕  (Monthly Only)
  Annually  ⊗

  DIAMOND J RV PARK

Justin’s Diamond J RV Park has large, easily accessed spaces, and hikers enjoy easy access to the trails in Tucson Mountain Park. Major attractions such as Old Tucson and the AZ Sonora Desert Museum are close.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕
  Big Rig Access  ⊕
  Tent Camping  ⊗
  55+ Only  ⊗
  Kid Friendly  ⊕
  Pets Allowed  ⊕

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊗
  WiFi  ⊕
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊗
  Cell Phone  ⊕  
  Public Phone  ⊗

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊗
  Laundry  ⊕
  Pet Area  ⊕
  Propane  ⊗
  Restrooms  ⊗
  Showers  ⊗

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊕
  Rec/TV Room  
  Library  ⊕
  Pool  ⊗
  Hot Tub
  Exercise Room  ⊗
  Bocce  ⊕
  Billiards
  Horseshoes  ⊕
  Pickleball  ⊕
  Shuffleboard

Diamond J RV Park
3451 South San Joaquin Rd,
Tucson, AZ 85735

520-883-6706
520-883-3349

https://www.campendium.com/diamond-j-rv-park

# of Camping Sites: 125

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually  ⊗

Cash & check only.  No credit cards.

  GILBERT RAY CAMPGROUND

Gilbert Ray Campgrounds is a county facility with RV camping. The busiest season is November through April. The park is located between Old Tucson and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum near Saguaro National Park.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕
  Big Rig Access  ⊕
  Tent Camping  ⊕
  55+ Only  ⊗
  Kid Friendly  ⊕
  Pets Allowed  ⊕

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊗
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊗
  Water  ⊗
  Sewer  ⊗
  Dump Station  ⊕  
  WiFi  ⊗
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊗
  Cell Phone  ⊕
  Public Phone  ⊗

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊗
  Laundry  ⊗
  Pet Area  ⊗
  Propane  ⊗
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers  ⊗

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊗
  Rec/TV Room  ⊗
  Library  ⊗
  Pool  ⊗
  Hot Tub  ⊗
  Exercise Room  ⊗
  Bocce  ⊗
  Billiards  ⊗
  Horseshoes  ⊗
  Pickleball  ⊗
  Shuffleboard  ⊗

Gilbert Ray Campground
Tucson Mountain Park
451 W McCain Loop
Tucson, AZ 85735

520-883-4200

https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1327

# of Camping Sites: 130

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊗
  Annually  ⊗

  PRINCE OF TUCSON RV PARK

The Prince of Tucson RV Park, located on the northwest side of Tucson, is just off I-10 and only minutes away from restaurants, shopping, golf, and local attractions.  During the winter months they offer a variety of planned activities.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕
  Big Rig Access  ⊕
  Tent Camping  ⊗
  55+ Only  ⊗
  Kid Friendly  ⊕
  Pets Allowed  ⊕

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊕
  WiFi  ⊕
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊗
  Cell Phone  ⊕
  Public Phone  ⊕

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊕
  Laundry  ⊕
  Pet Area 
  Propane  ⊕
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers  ⊕

RECREATION
  Club House 
  Rec/TV Room  ⊕
  Library
  Pool  ⊕
  Hot Tub  ⊕
  Exercise Room
  Bocce
  Billiards  ⊕
  Horseshoes
  Pickleball 
  Shuffleboard  ⊕

Prince of Tucson RV Park
3501 N Freeway
Tucson, AZ 85705

520-887-3501

www.princeoftucsonrvpark.com

# of Camping Sites: 176

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually ⊕

  RINCON COUNTRY WEST

Rincon Country West has 1100 spaces, including deluxe, pull-thru RV sites.The 55+ park offers million dollar year-round recreational facilities and live seasonal entertainment.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕
  Big Rig Access  ⊕
  Tent Camping  ⊗ 
  55+ Only  ⊕
  Kid Friendly  ⊗
  Pets Allowed  ⊕  

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊗
  WiFi  ⊕
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊕  
  Cell Phone  ⊕
  Public Phone  

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊗
  Laundry  ⊕
  Pet Area  ⊕
  Propane  ⊕
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers  ⊕

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊕
  Rec/TV Room  ⊕
  Library  ⊕
  Pool  ⊕
  Hot Tub  ⊕
  Exercise Room  ⊕
  Bocce  ⊕
  Billiards  ⊕
  Horseshoes  ⊕
  Pickleball  ⊕
  Shuffleboard⊕

Rincon Country West
4555 S. Mission Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746

800-782-7275

www.rinconcountry.com/west-park/home/

# of Camping Sites: 

Rental Options:  1083
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually ⊕

  SENTINEL PEAK RV PARK

Sentinel Peak RV Park is Tucson’s only downtown RV park. Just 3 minutes from over 300 restaurants, shops, and attractions, that provide guests access to arts, culture, and entertainment.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕
  Big Rig Access  ⊕
  Tent Camping  ⊗
  55+ Only  ⊗
  Kid Friendly  ⊕
  Pets Allowed  ⊕

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊗
  WiFi  ⊕
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊗
  Cell Phone  ⊕  
  Public Phone  ⊗

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊕
  Laundry  ⊕
  Pet Area  ⊗
  Propane  ⊗
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers  ⊗

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊕
  Rec/TV Room  ⊕
  Library
  Pool  ⊕
  Hot Tub
  Exercise Room
  Bocce
  Billiards
  Horseshoes
  Pickleball
  Shuffleboard

Sentinel Peak RV Park
450 N Grande Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85745

520-495-0175

www.sentinelpeakrv.com

# of Camping Sites: 23

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually ⊗

Daily Rental Rates Start at $

  TRA-TEL TUCSON RV PARK

CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

Tra-Tel Tucson RV Park is located on the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona, next to the Santa Cruz River, with easy and convenient access to Interstate 10. Tra-Tel offers low prices and a friendly environment for people and pets.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕
  Big Rig Access  ⊗
  Tent Camping  ⊗
  55+ Only  ⊗
  Kid Friendly  ⊕
  Pets Allowed  ⊕

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊗
  WiFi  ⊕
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊗
  Cell Phone  ⊕
  Public Phone  ⊗

AMENITIES
  Camp Store ⊗
  Laundry  ⊕
  Pet Area  ⊕
  Propane  ⊗
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers  ⊕

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊕
  Rec/TV Room  ⊕
  Library  ⊗
  Pool  ⊕
  Hot Tub  ⊗
  Exercise Room  ⊗
  Bocce  ⊗
  Billiards  ⊗
  Horseshoes  ⊗
  Pickleball  ⊗
  Shuffleboard  ⊗

Tra-Tel Tucson RV Park
2070 W Ft Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85705

800-444-7822

www.tra-tel.com

# of Camping Sites: 66

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually  ⊗

  TUCSON SNOWBIRD NEST

Tucson Snowbird Nest a small and private park that offers the beauty of the desert southwest in a safe setting. Camp away from the town under the starry desert. Ideal for hikers and travelers who want to be away from the city.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites 
  Big Rig Access 
  Tent Camping 
  55+ Only 
  Kid Friendly  ⊕
  Pets Allowed  

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup 
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station 
  WiFi 
  Cable/Sat TV 
  Cell Phone 
  Public Phone  

AMENITIES
  Camp Store
  Laundry  ⊕  
  Pet Area 
  Propane 
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers  ⊕

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊗
  Rec/TV Room  ⊗
  Library  ⊗
  Pool  ⊗
  Hot Tub  ⊗
  Exercise Room  ⊗
  Bocce  ⊗
  Billiards  ⊗
  Horseshoes  ⊗
  Pickleball  ⊗ 
  Shuffleboard  ⊗

Tucson Snowbird Nest
11345 W Orange Grove Rd 
Tucson, Arizona 85743

520-780-4723

https://tucson-snowbird-nest.wheree.com/

# of Camping Sites:   

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually  ⊗

Daily Rental Rates Start at $20.00

  VALLEY OF THE SUN RV PARK

Valley of the Sun RV Park is a 55+ park for active adults catering to local retirees and winter visitors. The park has been committed to continually improving its facility with modern amenities.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕
  Big Rig Access  ⊕
  Tent Camping  ⊗
  55+ Only  ⊕
  Kid Friendly  ⊗
  Pets Allowed  ⊕  

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊗
  WiFi  ⊕
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊕
  Cell Phone  ⊕
  Public Phone  ⊗

AMENITIES
  Camp Store
  Laundry  ⊕
  Pet Area 
  Propane  ⊕
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊕
  Rec/TV Room  ⊕
  Library
  Pool  ⊕
  Hot Tub  ⊕
  Exercise Room
  Bocce  ⊕
  Billiards  ⊕
  Horseshoes  ⊕
  Pickleball  ⊕
  Shuffleboard  ⊕

Valley of the Sun RV Park
13377 N Sandario Rd 
Marana, AZ 85653

520-682-3434

www.valleyofthesunrv.com

# of Camping Sites: 

Rental Options:  70
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually ⊕

  WESTERN WAY RV RESORT

Western Way RV Resort is a 55+ park conveniently located near Old Tucson, AZ-Sonora Desert Museum, and local conveniences, including restaurants, banks, and post offices. The park is near hiking trails with direct access to the Tucson Mountain Park.

PARK FEATURES
  Pull-Thru Sites  ⊕
  Big Rig Access  ⊕
  Tent Camping  ⊗
  55+ Only  ⊕
  Kid Friendly  ⊗
  Pets Allowed  ⊕

HOOK UPS
  Full Hookup  ⊕
  Electric  ⊕
  30 AMP  ⊕
  50 AMP  ⊕
  Water  ⊕
  Sewer  ⊕
  Dump Station  ⊕
  WiFi  ⊕
  Cable/Sat TV  ⊕
  Cell Phone  ⊕
  Public Phone  ⊕

AMENITIES
  Camp Store
  Laundry  ⊕
  Pet Area  ⊕
  Propane  ⊗
  Restrooms  ⊕
  Showers  ⊕

RECREATION
  Club House  ⊕
  Rec/TV Room  ⊕
  Library  ⊕
  Pool  ⊕
  Hot Tub  ⊕
  Exercise Room  ⊕
  Bocce
  Billiards  ⊕
  Horseshoes
  Pickleball
  Shuffleboard

Western Way RV Resort
3100 S Kinney Rd
Tucson, AZ 85713

520-578-1715

www.wwrvresort.com

# of Camping Sites: 300

Rental Options:
  Daily  ⊕
  Weekly  ⊕
  Monthly  ⊕
  Annually ⊕

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