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Bull_Rider
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Jan 23, 2015

Tucson Camp Ground, Gilbert Ray?

We will be in the Tucson area next week, and the Gilbert Ray camp ground sounds like a great place. It's a "first come first served" camp ground so I'm wondering if any of you have experience with site availability.

If we were to arrive on a Monday or Tuesday morning what would be the chances finding a spot?

Tucson has been on our bucket list for about four years now, and we're both stoked to finally get to spend some time there to explore.

Thanks in advance.

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  • We are at Gilbert Ray right now. It is a very nice park. At present there are sites open.
  • Gilbert Ray is, indeed, a gorgeous campground and very popular. It's hard to say if there will be a opening for you so have a backup in mind. Stay limit is 7 days and check-out is 11am so some folks will be moving out. Good luck!

    Gilbert Ray Campground
  • My recommendation would be to take a look at Catalina State Park - our favorite place in the area around Tucson. Located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Very scenic, lots of hiking trails, huge camping spaces, elec, water and a dump station, and you can reserve a spot on line.

    Catalina State Park Link